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US Consumer Price Index (CPI) Release (October 2026 Data)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the October 2026 CPI, a critical inflation gauge.
8:30 AM EST · Washington, D.C.In 3 weeks
Until it begins
- 22
- Days
- 04
- Hours
- 13
- Minutes
Event time: · America/New_York
What it is
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its primary measure of inflation for October 2026. This report tracks price changes across a comprehensive basket of consumer goods and services.
Why it matters
The CPI report remains the single most market-moving monthly data release, directly steering Federal Reserve interest rate policy. A print above or below consensus can trigger instantaneous, massive volatility across global equities, bonds, and forex.
What to watch
- 01
The core CPI reading excluding food and energy
- 02
Shelter and housing cost trends
- 03
Immediate market repricing of Fed rate-cut expectations
