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…
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 Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, excluding food and energy, is a key gauge of underlying inflation trends in the U.S. economy. The monthly change in this index for July 2026, scheduled for release on August 26, will provide fresh insight into inflationary pressures beyond volatile food and energy prices. This measure…
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 July 2026…
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…
