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…
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…