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US Consumer Price Index (CPI) (August 2026)
The BLS publishes the August CPI report, serving as the final, heavily weighted inflation gauge before the Fed's September meeting.
Finished
This event has already taken place (Friday, September 11).
What it is
The BLS publishes the August CPI report. This release is the definitive monthly measure of consumer inflation covering a broad basket of everyday goods and services.
Why it matters
This is the single most important macroeconomic data release of the month. It serves as the final, heavily weighted inflation gauge before the Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting; a hotter- or cooler-than-expected print will trigger immense volatility across equities, bonds, and forex.
What to watch
- 01
The core CPI reading, specifically stripping out volatile energy and food prices.
- 02
Shelter and housing costs, which heavily dictate the underlying trend of the index.
- 03
Shifts in fed funds futures pricing immediately following the data drop.
