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.

Here’s a closer look at core CPI. Will it push the Fed over the edge?

The so-called core consumer-price index showed a rounded rise of 0.3% in August, a hotter-than-expected price increase that ...

CPI report shows inflation eased in July to a 3.4% annual pace

The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
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The Price of Cars in the CPI and the Real World

If you’re looking to buy a new car today, it will cost on average just under $50,000. That’s a 145 percent increase from $20,360, the average price in ...

CPI is not as decisive for the Fed as economists thought last week

The CPI report, coming at 8:30 a.m., “no longer looks as decisive for the Fed as we thought only a week ago,” said Avery ...

CPI inflation rises to 4.82% in August 2026: Which everyday items became costlier and which got cheaper?

India’s retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026, while food inflation climbed to 5.95%. But the impact was uneven ...

Core CPI exceeds forecasts, increasing odds of higher borrowing costs

A mix of economic data and federal policy decisions has strengthened the argument among Federal Reserve officials who favor ...

Gold little changed as August CPI raises interest-rate expectations

Gold rebounded after oil prices fell more, however futures in New York remained on track for a weekly loss.