CPI likely to show inflation is still going up, but that's not the Fed's biggest worry

The government is releasing the September report on consumer prices (CPI) despite the government showdown. Here's what is in store.

The Delayed September CPI Report is Out. Here's What it Signals for the Fed.

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that President Donald Trump's tariff policies have had a muted impact on cost pressures. And it all but guarantees that the Federal Reserve will cut ...
Forex Factory

US: What's the difference between CPI and PPI?

There are many price indices for the US economy. Most people focus on the consumer price index (CPI) because it’s relevant to ...
Seeking Alpha

Another Good CPI Reading Is Exactly What We Needed

April's CPI report shows a 2.3% YoY inflation rate, the lowest in four years, indicating a positive disinflation trend. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, is also down to 2.8% YoY, suggesting ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA is good and bad news for retirees

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...
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Higher Social Security Payments? The CPI-E Could Make it Happen

When calculating the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments, the Social Security Administration (SSA) bases it on data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Appears to Have a New Date. Here's What You Need to Know

Key CPI-W data needed to calculate the 2026 COLA will now be announced on Oct. 24. The purchasing power of Social Security benefits has decreased over the years. The government shutdown has affected ...