Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected

The thread discusses a higher-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) for February 2026, indicating persistent inflation at the wholesale level, especially in services and food prices. This is seen as negative for the economy and potentially for smaller cap stocks (IWM), with a user expressing skepticism about the official figures due to personal experience with higher grocery and energy bills. The comments reflect concern about the Federal Reserve's ability to manage inflation.