#CPIWatch The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key measure of inflation.

Here are the latest official figures and some news regarding the CPI, primarily focusing on the United States:

## 🇺🇸 US Consumer Price Index (CPI) Summary

The most recent comprehensive data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is for **September 2025**.

| Metric | Result (vs. a year ago, Not Seasonally Adjusted) | Result (Month-over-Month, Seasonally Adjusted) |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| **All Items CPI-U** | **+3.0%** | **+0.3%** (in September) |

| **All Items Less Food and Energy (Core CPI)** | **+3.0%** | **+0.2%** (in September) |

### Key Contributing Factors (September 2025 YoY):

* **Food:** Increased by **3.1%**.

* Food away from home rose by 3.7%.

* Food at home rose by 2.7%.

* **Energy:** Increased by **2.8%**.

* Energy services (like natural gas and electricity) rose notably.

* Gasoline prices slightly *fell* (-0.5%) over the 12-month period.

* **Shelter:** Increased by **3.6%**, remaining a significant driver of the core inflation figure.

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## 📰 Recent CPI News and Updates

* **October Report Cancelled:** Due to a government shutdown preceding the CPI release date, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced that the comprehensive **October 2025 CPI report will not be published**. This has created a gap in official data for policymakers, like the Federal Reserve, as they consider interest rate decisions.

* **Next Scheduled US Release:** The next CPI report is currently scheduled for **December 18, 2025**, which will include data for **November 2025**.

* **International Updates:**

* **Australia's** inflation rate for the year to October 2025 reportedly climbed to **3.8%**, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia.

* **New Zealand's** annual consumer price inflation increased to **3%** in the September quarter, leading the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to lower its Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.25%.