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US Consumer Price Index (CPI) Release (December 2026 Data)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the December 2026 consumer inflation data, setting the foundation for first-quarter market dynamics.
Until it begins
- 72
- Days
- 10
- Hours
- 51
- Minutes
Event time: · America/New_York
What it is
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases consumer inflation data for the month of December 2026. The report measures the changes in prices paid by U.S. consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.
Why it matters
CPI prints remain the definitive gauge of consumer inflation and the primary macroeconomic data point dictating Federal Reserve policy. The December print provides the final annual inflation reading for 2026, setting the absolute foundation for first-quarter market dynamics.
What to watch
- 01
Core CPI month-over-month changes.
- 02
The persistent impact of shelter and energy costs on the headline number.
- 03
Immediate shifts in bond market pricing for the subsequent January Fed rate decision.
