Meaning of the word "producer price index" in English

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producer price index

US /prəˈduːsər praɪs ˈɪndɛks/
UK /prəˈduːsər praɪs ˈɪndɛks/
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Noun

1.

a measure of the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output

Example:
The Producer Price Index rose by 0.5% last month, indicating inflationary pressures.
Analysts closely monitor the Producer Price Index for signs of future consumer price changes.
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