What This Dashboard Is Tracking
- WTI Crude Oil (DCOILWTICO) — Energy & petrochemical inputs; affects asphalt/roofing, PVC/PEX resins, and transportation/fuel‑sensitive trades.
- PPI Construction Materials (WPUSI012011) — Broad input cost inflation across core materials (steel, gypsum, insulation, lumber, concrete).
- Tariff Watchlist (HTS prefixes) — Imported steel, HVAC components, fasteners, valves/pumps, lighting, electrical panels. Context shown even if tariffs are offline
Key Indicators
PPI Construction Materials (last)
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Tariff Watchlist (avg general rate)
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WTI Spot Price — FRED DCOILWTICO
PPI – Construction Materials — FRED WPUSI012011
Materials Map (How to Read the Indicators)
WTI (Oil) → Affects
- PVC/PEX pipe, plastics & resins
- Roofing, asphalt, sealants
- Transportation, fuel‑heavy trades
PPI (Materials) → Affects
- Steel/rebar, structural shapes
- Gypsum, insulation, concrete
- Lumber/plywood, aggregates
Tariff Watchlist → Affects
- Steel articles, fasteners
- HVAC components, valves, pumps
- Electrical panels, lighting
Current Snapshot (Auto‑interpreted from KPIs)
HVAC / electrical imports
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Petrochemical inputs (PVC/PEX)
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General materials inflation
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