Today Happy CPI day
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September 2026 is scheduled for release today, October 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Expectations and Latest Data
September 2026 Forecasts: Economists expect the headline CPI to have risen 0.6% month-over-month, with the annual inflation rate accelerating to 3.6% (up from 3.4% in August).
August 2026 Baseline: In August 2026, the CPI rose 0.4% seasonally adjusted and 3.4% over the previous 12 months. Core CPI (all items less food and energy) rose 0.3% in August, bringing the annual core rate to 2.4%.