The financial markets received updated data on June 20, 2025, indicating that Latvia's Producer Price Index (PPI) has shown a modest yet significant upturn. In May 2025, Latvia's PPI increased to 0.1%, marking a positive shift from the previous month of April 2025, when the index registered a decline of -0.1%.
This monthly improvement indicates a positive trend in producer prices, suggesting a recovering economy, as well as potential future inflationary pressures. The comparison between the consecutive months—April's decline and May's growth—provides a clearer picture of the volatility in producer price levels.
Market analysts will be closely watching how this trend unfolds and its implications for Latvia's economic stability and growth prospects. The May update reflects a cautious yet noteworthy shift in the PPI, which often signals changes in the production cost environment and potential adjustments at various levels of the supply chain.