Background The price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. is a small but telling 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) releases. This data point is closely watched…
Background The annual inflation rate in the United States, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remains a key economic indicator watched closely by policymakers, investors, and consumers alike. The CPI reflects the percentage change in prices over a 12-month period, providing insight into the cost of living and the effectiveness of monetary policy. The…
Background The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key gauge of inflation in the U.S. economy, and the core CPI figure—excluding volatile food and energy prices—provides a clearer picture of underlying inflation trends. The September 2026 core CPI year-over-year (YoY) reading will be closely watched as it reflects inflation dynamics after several years of monetary…
Background The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September 2026, scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on October 14, is a key economic indicator closely watched by policymakers, investors, and economists. It measures the one-month percent change in the seasonally adjusted CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), reflecting inflation trends…
Background The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August 2026, scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on September 11, will provide a key snapshot of inflation trends in the US economy. This report measures the one-month percent change in the seasonally adjusted CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), reflecting price…
Background The Federal Reserve’s approach to interest rates remains a central focus for markets and policymakers alike. The question of whether the Fed will raise the upper bound of the target federal funds rate by late 2026 is particularly relevant as inflation dynamics and economic growth continue to evolve. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)…
Background The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) sets the target federal funds rate through scheduled meetings, with the next three sessions slated for July 28-29, September 15-16, and October 27-28. These decisions are crucial because they directly influence borrowing costs, inflation control, and overall economic growth. The market closely watches whether the Fed…
Background The price of a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. is a small but telling indicator of broader inflation trends, especially in food costs. The St. Louis Fed publishes monthly data on egg prices based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. This data is closely watched by…
Background The annual inflation rate in the United States, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), remains a key economic indicator watched closely by policymakers, investors, and consumers alike. The upcoming August 2026 CPI report, scheduled for release on September 11, will reveal the percentage change in prices over the past 12 months before seasonal…
Background The upcoming release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2026 is drawing attention as it will reveal the year-over-year change in core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices. This figure is a key gauge of underlying inflation trends in the U.S. economy and is closely watched by policymakers, investors, and…
