CPI

Flat illustration of a rising thermometer over grocery bags and a gas pump, symbolizing September 2026 inflation at 3.7%

September Inflation Came In Hot: What 3.7% CPI Means for Your Budget, Savings and Debt

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Yesterday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered the inflation number markets had been holding their breath for — and it came in hotter than expected. September’s Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% over the past year, above the 3.6% forecast and a full step up from August’s 3.4%. If it feels like your paycheck isn’t …

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CPI Day Is Here: What September’s Inflation Number Means for Your Savings, Debt and Budget

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the September Consumer Price Index at 8:30 a.m. ET today, and this one matters more than most. It’s the last inflation reading the Federal Reserve will see before its October 27–28 meeting — and it arrives after a September report that surprised on the hot side, plus a gas-price …

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