The next CPI release.
The next U.S. CPI report, covering September 2026, comes out Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The last report showed prices up 3.4% from a year earlier (August 2026). Below: a countdown, the full BLS release schedule with results, and a live calendar of inflation releases worldwide.
September 2026 CPI · Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 8:30 a.m. ET (12:30 GMT) · London 13:30 · Frankfurt/Rome 14:30 · Singapore 20:30 · Tokyo 21:30 · Sydney 23:30 · Auckland 01:30 (+1 day) · Source: bls.gov/schedule/news_release/cpi.htm
Inflation events calendar
Live TradingView economic calendar filtered to U.S., Eurozone, UK, Japan, China, Canada, and Australia inflation releases.
BLS CPI release schedule
Source: bls.gov/schedule/news_release/cpi.htm. All releases 8:30 a.m. ET. Dates as published by the BLS.
| Reference month | Release date | Time (ET) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +2.7% YoY |
| December 2025 | Tue, Jan 13, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +2.7% YoY |
| January 2026 | Fri, Feb 13, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +2.4% YoY |
| February 2026 | Wed, Mar 11, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +2.4% YoY |
| March 2026 | Fri, Apr 10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +3.3% YoY |
| April 2026 | Tue, May 12, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +3.8% YoY |
| May 2026 | Wed, Jun 10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +4.2% YoY |
| June 2026 | Tue, Jul 14, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +3.5% YoY |
| July 2026 | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +3.4% YoY |
| August 2026 | Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Released · +3.4% YoY |
| September 2026 | Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Next release |
| October 2026 | Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Scheduled |
| November 2026 | Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Scheduled |
How CPI releases typically unfold
8:30 a.m. ET — Release. The full data tables drop simultaneously at bls.gov. Embargo-released media coverage hits within seconds. Treasury yields and equity index futures react instantly. The first market-moving question is the headline year-over-year change versus consensus.
8:30 to 8:45 a.m. ET — Component breakdown. Analysts digest the supercore and shelter prints. The S&P 500 futures and 2-year Treasury yield typically continue moving for 10–15 minutes as the full composition becomes clear. A headline beat with hot core/shelter is bearish; a headline miss with cool core is bullish.
9:00 a.m. ET to noon — Fed implications. Fed funds futures reprice. Short-term rate expectations adjust on the implied probability of the next FOMC decision. Wall Street strategists publish their analyses. CNBC and Bloomberg lead with the reaction.
2:00 p.m. ET onward — Equity reaction. Sector dispersion plays out — rate-sensitive sectors (real estate, utilities) move on Treasury yields, growth tech on Fed expectations, financials on a mix. The full market reaction often takes the full session to settle.
The volatility window narrows after the first hour. Most informed positioning happens in the first 30 minutes; the longer-tail price discovery reflects flows from systematic and macro strategies repositioning portfolios.
Past release coverage
For analysis of each past release, see our News & Analysis page. The newsletter version is sent within an hour of each print.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next CPI release?
The next CPI report, covering September 2026, is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. After that, the BLS releases CPI on November 10 (October data), December 10 (November data). The BLS publishes each year’s schedule in advance at bls.gov.
What time does CPI come out?
8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, the same release time used for almost all monthly BLS economic releases.
Why is the release time 8:30 a.m. ET?
It pre-dates U.S. equity market open by an hour, giving traders and broadcast media time to process the data before regular trading begins. Most major U.S. economic releases follow this convention.
Can the release schedule change?
Rarely, but yes. Government shutdowns have delayed CPI releases in the past. BLS announces any schedule changes in advance when possible.
Are forecasts published before the release?
Yes. Bloomberg, Reuters, and other financial information providers publish consensus forecasts based on surveys of bank economists ahead of each release.
Does CPI move markets?
Materially. CPI releases are typically among the highest-impact U.S. economic data points for Treasury yields and equity markets, especially when the print surprises versus consensus.