Poland’s Producer Price Index (PPI) year-over-year figure improved slightly to -1.2% from the previous -1.3%, indicating a marginal reduction in deflationary pressures. This 0.1 percentage point increase suggests a stabilization in producer prices.
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The actual PPI figure of -1.2% fell short of the analyst estimate of -0.9%, indicating weaker-than-expected pricing power in the industrial sector. This unexpected result may weigh on industrial and manufacturing stocks, as it suggests continued pricing challenges. The market impact is likely to be short-term, driven by sentiment, as investors reassess inflation expectations and potential monetary policy responses.