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BLS Will Not Publish 12-Month CPI, Core CPI Figures For October

The Bureau of Labor Statistics published its October Consumer Price Index report showing a 0.4 percent increase in U.S. consumer prices, following a 0.6 percent rise in September. However, the government shutdown left the 12-month CPI and core CPI figures unavailable for the month. Higher costs for shelter, food, and energy drove the monthly rise, while prices for used vehicles declined. The report provided the first status check on inflation following the midterm elections and arrived as traders weigh potential Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

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  • ✓ U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in October, following a 0.6% rise in September.
  • ✓ The Bureau of Labor Statistics did not publish 12-month CPI and core CPI figures for October due to the government shutdown.
  • ✓ Higher costs for shelter, food, and energy drove the monthly rise, while prices for used vehicles declined.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 18 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the October consumer price index report while omitting the 12-month CPI and core CPI figures due to the government shutdown.

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  1. BLS Omits Annual CPI Figures for October Due to Government Shutdown

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics published its October Consumer Price Index report showing a 0.4 percent increase in U.S. consumer prices, following a 0.6 percent rise in September. However, the government shutdown left the 12-month CPI and core CPI figures unavailable for the month. Higher costs for shelter, food, and energy drove the monthly rise, while prices for used vehicles declined. The report provided the first status check on inflation following the midterm elections and arrived as traders weigh potential Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

    Why it matters

    The missing annual data complicates the broader economic picture as officials and markets try to gauge persistent inflationary pressures. President Trump had stated on November 3 that inflation was solved, but core prices continued to rise. Federal Reserve officials are closely evaluating incoming price data to determine whether another interest rate hike is warranted at the upcoming December meeting.

    What is confirmed

    • U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in October, following a 0.6% rise in September.
    • The Bureau of Labor Statistics did not publish 12-month CPI and core CPI figures for October due to the government shutdown.
    • Higher costs for shelter, food, and energy drove the monthly rise, while prices for used vehicles declined.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Core prices rose at a 3.7% pace over three months and 2.8% a year over two years based on testing the available data.

    What to watch next

    • Whether subsequent BLS reports will resume publishing annual 12-month CPI and core CPI metrics.
    • Decisions by the Federal Reserve regarding a potential interest rate hike at the December meeting.
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