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 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 ...
CounterPunch

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 ...
World Grain

US CPI for baked foods, cereal products eases

WASHINGTON, DC, US — The Consumer Price Index for baked foods and cereal products decreased by 0.2% in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor. The index for ...

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.