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 Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is a key gauge of underlying inflation trends in the U.S. economy. The monthly Core PCE figure for August 2026, scheduled for release by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on September 30, will provide fresh insight into inflation…
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 Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is a key gauge of underlying inflation in the U.S. economy. The year-over-year change in Core PCE is closely watched by policymakers, especially the Federal Reserve, as it informs decisions on interest rates and monetary policy. The August 2026…
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 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 Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. It is a key inflation indicator that often signals future consumer price trends. The upcoming August 2026 PPI report, scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…
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…