Fri Apr 11 12:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Market Awaits Key Economic Indicators: PPI and Consumer Sentiment to Shape Rate Expectations

**New York, NY (April 11, 2025)** – Investors will be closely watching two key economic indicators today, according to financial analyst Calculated Risk. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for March, released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the preliminary University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for April, to be released later this morning, will provide valuable insights into inflation and consumer confidence.

Analysts predict a modest 0.2% increase in the overall PPI and a 0.3% rise in the core PPI (excluding food and energy). The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index will offer further clues about consumer spending, a significant driver of economic growth. These figures, coupled with existing mortgage rate data (available from MortgageNewsDaily.com), will influence market expectations regarding future interest rate adjustments.

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