Key Takeaways The BLS reported June PPI at 5.5%, below forecasts, on July 15, 2026. Bitcoin hit $65,494 intraday on Wednesday July 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Brent crude traded above $85 as Strait of Hormuz tensions kept oil elevated. Producer Prices Cool, Fed Bets Shift The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the June Producer Price Index (PPI) at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The headline number came in at 5.5%, below consensus estimates and down from prior readings. Lower producer prices tend to feed into consumer inflation over time. With June CPI already showing signs of moderation, traders read …


