#CPI data will be released today at 8:30AM ET #CPI Update – U.S. Inflation Snapshot
Key inflation figures for the U.S. economy are closely watched and the next release is now scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025.
🔍 Quick Summary of Current Trends
For August 2025, annual inflation (headline) rose to 2.9% from 2.7% in July.
Monthly inflation for August was roughly +0.4% — above prior months.
Economists anticipate the September figure to rise further to about 3.1% YoY, which would mark a 16-month high.
The release was delayed by the U.S. government shutdown — meaning markets and policymakers are watching even more closely. Inflation around 3% suggests price pressures remain above the longer-term averages many are targeting.
Higher inflation can influence policy decisions by the Federal Reserve (US central bank), affect bond yields, the U.S. dollar, and broader financial markets.
For end-users and businesses the cost-of-living and input-cost implications are meaningful — e.g., rents, food, energy, services.
The delay in release adds an extra layer of market uncertainty — lack of timely data can make decision-making more difficult.
