#CPIWatch Here’s a current #CPIWatch update — tracking the latest consumer price inflation trends (especially for the U.S. economy and notable global inflation movements):

📊 U.S. CPI / Inflation Snapshot

The official U.S. CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures how prices change over time for a typical basket of consumer goods and services.

The latest public BLS data (from September 2025) showed headline CPI up ~3.0% year-over-year with a 0.3% monthly increase, slightly below some forecasts.

The next CPI release for November 2025 was scheduled for Dec 18, 2025 — which markets are watching closely.

📍 Current estimated inflation rate (latest online reference):

U.S. inflation ~2.9–3.0% year-over-year.

💡 “Core CPI” (excludes volatile food & energy components) has also been running near ~3%, reflecting persistent underlying price pressures.

🏛️ Policy & Market Relevance

Federal Reserve reaction: There’s recent debate within the Fed about how to respond to inflation data — some officials voted against recent rate cuts, citing that inflation is still too high and that missing data from shutdown disruptions complicates the picture.

The Fed recently cut interest rates to their lowest in ~3 years (3.5–3.75%), but internal disagreement underscores how inflation trends are influencing policy.

🌍 Other CPI Movements

India: Retail inflation (CPI) for November 2025 rose to 0.71% year-over-year — up from October — though still below India’s central bank target range (2–6%).

📌 What to Watch Next

✔ Next U.S. CPI report (for November 2025) — scheduled around Dec 18, 2025 — will be a key data point for markets and policymakers.

✔ Fed commentary after the CPI release (how inflation readings affect future rate decisions).

✔ Broader global inflation trends as central banks balance growth and price stability.

If you want, I can pull the latest CPI figures as soon as they release or set up a brief summary after the next publication — just let me know what region or country you’re tracking!