https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bls-will-not-publish-12-month-cpi-core-cpi-figures-for-octoberContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bls-will-not-publish-12-month-cpi-core-cpi-figures-for-octoberhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bls-will-not-publish-12-month-cpi-core-cpi-figures-for-october#u198689Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:56:19 +0000The 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 mattersThe missing annual data comp