What Is CPI in Economics

CPI, Inflation

What To Expect In Friday's CPI Inflation Report

The Consumer Price Index likely rose 3.1% over the year in September, according to forecasters. That would be the highest inflation in nearly a year and a half, which would underscore how tariffs have pushed up inflation that had been decelerating before President Donald Trump imposed double-digit import taxes.

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Don't expect a CPI inflation report for October — at least not an accurate one

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Inflation surprise as UK CPI unchanged in September

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Stocks head for fresh highs as September CPI makes multiple Fed rate cuts more likely: Interactive Brokers

U.S. stock futures have eased off their session highs, but still pointed to a higher open for stocks once the opening bell rings on Wall Street.

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White House Says CPI Data Release Unlikely Next Month

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September CPI Cements Bets on Two More Rate Cuts This Year

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Inflation rises slower than expected in September, CPI shows, and tees up another Fed interest-rate cut

That was a tick smaller than the Wall Street forecast.

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The September CPI could be the last big inflation report for a while

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CPI Report Today: Inflation Climbs to 3%—But Fed Is Still Expected To Cut Rate

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CPI data likely impacted by government shutdown, economist

A big unknown ahead of the September CPI is how much the government shutdown, which started Oct. 1, impacts the data. Ten days later, statisticians at the Bureau of Labor Statistics were called back to work to complete the report.

Inflation hit 3% in September, reflecting stubborn price pressures on U.S. consumers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' September consumer price index is the first major economic report to be released since Oct. 1 .

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US consumer prices likely remained higher in September amid tariff-pass through

U.S. consumer prices likely rose solidly for a second straight month in September as households paid more for some tariff-sensitive goods, but firmer inflation was not expected to stop the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates again next week.

September CPI preview: Inflation seen holding firm near 3% as tariffs complicate Fed's path

September's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to show inflation holding stubbornly around 3%, underscoring how tariffs and service-sector stickiness continue to complicate the Federal Reserve's path toward its 2% target.

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Here’s the inflation breakdown for September 2025 — in one chart

The annual inflation rate ticked higher in September, amid higher prices at the gasoline pump and a more muted increase at the grocery store.

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What Economists Are Expecting in Friday’s Delayed Inflation Report

Experts believe headline inflation accelerated in September, giving the Fed caution as it weighs further rate cuts.

Everyday Economics: Economic expansions rarely die of old age

() – A partial government shutdown has paused many federal data releases, but two key reports on housing and inflation are still on deck. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish September's Consumer Price Index on Friday,

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Inflation continued to accelerate in September

The Bureau of Labor Statistics published the new inflation report during the government shutdown, which has affected some of its operations.