# US CPI for October due 10 November: September's 3.7% annual rate is the starting point

> The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes October consumer prices on 10 November at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. September's all-items rate was 3.7% on the year, and core was 2.6%.

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- Published: 2026-11-09
- Updated: 2026-11-09
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the consumer price index for October 2026 on 10 November, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, according to its release schedule. The Fed decides on 28 October, so this figure arrives after that meeting and will feed into the Fed's next decision.

## The last reading

September's CPI rose 0.6% on the month and 3.7% on the year, up from 3.4% in August. Core inflation was 0.3% on the month and 2.6% on the year. Gasoline rose 9.1% and energy 20.4% on the year ([September report](/news/us-cpi-september-2026-inflation-3-7-percent/)).

## What to watch

The energy component will matter again. If gasoline prices have eased since September, the headline may fall even if core stays firm. Traders will watch core and shelter, which give a better view of underlying inflation. The Bureau has noted that October and November 2025 values are not available, which affects the year-on-year comparison for those months.

## Why it matters for the dollar

A firm core reading would support the case for another Fed increase, which most participants expected by year-end according to the September minutes ([minutes report](/news/fomc-minutes-september-2026-most-see-another-hike-by-year-end/)). Live prices: [EUR/USD](/markets/eur-usd/).

## Sources

- [Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index release schedule, 2026 (October CPI due 10 November)](https://www.bls.gov/schedule/news_release/cpi.htm)

## Common questions

### When is the October 2026 US CPI published?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes it on 10 November 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

### What was US CPI in September 2026?

The all-items index rose 0.6% on the month and was 3.7% higher on the year. Core inflation was 2.6% on the year.

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