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 Consumer Price Index (CPI) excluding food and energy, commonly referred to as Core CPI, is a key gauge of underlying inflation trends in the U.S. economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases this data monthly, with the August 2026 figure scheduled for release on September 11, 2026. This one-month percent change reflects…
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 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 China’s consumer price index (CPI) for August 2026 is set to be released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in early September. This figure measures the year-over-year change in consumer prices, reflecting inflation trends across the country. Inflation data is a key indicator for policymakers, investors, and economists, as it influences monetary policy…
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 China’s annual consumer price index (CPI) for July 2026 is about to be released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), marking a key moment for assessing inflation trends in the world’s second-largest economy. Inflation data in China is closely watched globally because it reflects domestic demand, supply chain pressures, and monetary policy effectiveness….
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….