Inside The Consumer Price Index: September 2026

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2026 showed a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, in line with expectations.

The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose by 2.2% year-over-year.

The report was largely in line with market expectations, and had little impact on financial markets.

The CPI is a key indicator of inflation, and is closely watched by investors and policymakers.