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What’s the difference between the CPI and the PPI?

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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures what buyers pay for a basket of goods and services, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) tracks what producers receive for their goods and services. Because PPI measures prices earlier in the supply chain, it can sometimes signal inflation trends before they appear in the CPI.