Friday's CPI inflation report is even more important than usual. Here's what to expect

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August consumer price index report at 8:30 a.m.

CPI Inflation Report release: When was it announced this month and how much did inflation increase?

The latest CPI report showed inflation accelerating in August, with gasoline prices responsible for a significant part of the monthly rise.

Social Security COLA update: What today’s inflation report means for you

Friday's figures bring the final 2027 COLA calculation closer to completion.

JPMorgan & Wall Street Giants’ Estimates on US CPI Inflation, Will Crypto Market Recover?

Crypto market participants are bracing for US CPI inflation data today, with Bitcoin sliding almost 2% to below $77,000 ahead ...

Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart

Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.

Elevated Inflation Keeps Pressure on Fed to Raise Interest Rates

The details in the latest Consumer Price Index report could compel the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

Fed's Inflation Gauge Looks Firm

Although the CPI data is important, the Fed's 2% inflation benchmark is tied to the annual growth in the personal consumption ...

CPI Report Today: Inflation Rises 3.4% in August from a Year Ago

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