Background The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides a monthly snapshot of labor demand by reporting the total number of job openings across the nonfarm sector. This data is a key indicator of labor market tightness and economic health, influencing monetary policy decisions and business…
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’s a key inflation indicator that often signals price pressures before they reach consumers. The September 2026 PPI report, scheduled for release on October 15, will reveal the year-over-year…
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 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 Bank of Russia’s key rate decision scheduled for October 23, 2026, is attracting significant attention amid a complex economic backdrop. Inflation dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and global monetary trends have all put pressure on the central bank’s policy stance. The key rate, which influences borrowing costs and overall financial conditions, is a critical tool…
Background The ISM Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is a key monthly indicator reflecting the health of the U.S. services sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion compared to the previous month, while below 50 indicates contraction. Given that services account for roughly 70% of the U.S. economy, the September 2026 PMI will provide crucial…
