Background The Consumer Price Index (CPI) excluding food and energy, commonly known as Core CPI, is a key gauge of underlying inflation trends in the U.S. economy. The monthly change in Core CPI for September 2026 will be officially reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on October 14, 2026. This figure is closely…
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 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…
