U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) vs Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year
U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is currently 103.0 (down -4.10). Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year is currently 2.7% (down -0.5%).
| Metric | U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) | Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year |
|---|---|---|
| Current value | 103.0 | 2.7% |
| Previous reading | 107.1index | 3.2% |
| Change | -4.10 | -0.5% |
| Trend | down | down |
| Frequency | Daily | Monthly |
| Source | Federal Reserve | Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Last updated | 2026-04-04 | 2026-03-13 |
| Category | trade | inflation |
What U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) measures
The U.S. Dollar Index measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of major currencies (euro, yen, pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, Swiss franc). It reflects the dollar's purchasing power in international markets.
The dollar has weakened to 103.0, down from a January peak of 109.4. A weaker dollar is mixed for U.S. businesses: it makes American exports more competitive abroad and boosts the dollar value of foreign earnings (positive for multinationals), but it increases the cost of imported goods and raw materials. For executives at companies with significant international revenue, dollar weakness is generally a tailwind for reported earnings.
What Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year measures
The Producer Price Index measures the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a leading indicator of consumer inflation — rising producer costs eventually get passed to consumers.
PPI declining to 2.7% from 3.2% signals easing upstream cost pressures. For executives, falling producer prices suggest input cost relief is coming — raw materials, components, and wholesale goods are becoming cheaper relative to recent months. This is bullish for profit margins if selling prices remain stable.
Frequently asked
U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is currently 103.0, down -4.10 from the previous reading. Source: Federal Reserve, updated daily.
Producer Price Index (PPI) — Year-over-Year is currently 2.7%, down -0.5% from the previous reading. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, updated monthly.
The dollar has weakened to 103.0, down from a January peak of 109.4. A weaker dollar is mixed for U.S. businesses: it makes American exports more competitive abroad and boosts the dollar value of fore PPI declining to 2.7% from 3.2% signals easing upstream cost pressures. For executives, falling producer prices suggest input cost relief is coming — raw materials, components, and wholesale goods are