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CPI Inflation

CPI Inflation (Latest Data - 9/1/26)

4.02%

Sep 1, 2026

-1.1%1.1%3.4%5.6%7.8%10.1%Sep 16Sep 18Aug 20Sep 22Aug 24Sep 26

Source: FRED CPIAUCSL and USREC. Red bands mark NBER recession periods. Dashed red line marks a 2% reference. Updated Oct 20, 2026.

Data Grade

CPIAUCSL:

C

Government survey, once a month, often revised. Famous, but it is not a market price. Weight it lighter than daily market prints.