Background The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year change for July 2026 is a key economic indicator that excludes volatile food and energy prices to provide a clearer picture of underlying inflation trends. This figure, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on August 12, 2026, will reflect inflation dynamics over the preceding 12…
Background The annual inflation rate in the United States, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remains a critical gauge of economic health and monetary policy direction. The upcoming July 2026 CPI report, scheduled for release on August 12, will reveal the percentage change in consumer prices over the past 12 months, before seasonal adjustment….
Background The upcoming release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July 2026 is set to provide a fresh snapshot of inflation trends in the United States. The CPI measures the one-month percent change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services, adjusted seasonally to account for typical fluctuations. This…
Background The price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. is a closely watched indicator of food inflation and consumer cost pressures. The St. Louis Federal Reserve publishes monthly data on egg prices based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. This data point for July 2026 is…
Background The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key economic indicator that measures inflation by tracking changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services. The core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, offers a clearer view of underlying inflation trends. The upcoming June 2026 core CPI…