Core CPI (year on year)

Now 2.57 % (Sep 1, 2026), before 2.45 %, a year ago 3.02 %.

How to read it

The release that moves rates most when stocks move against the 2-year yield (see How stocks take rate news on the Risk and mood page). What counts is the monthly change against consensus – 0.1 pp above is a big surprise. Inside, watch shelter and services ex shelter, the sticky part the Fed watches.

Source: FRED · monthly, mid-month

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