CPI Release Dates: When Is Inflation Data Published?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and these releases are among the most important economic events for stock market investors. CPI data can cause significant market volatility as it influences Federal Reserve policy and investor sentiment.

This guide provides the complete CPI release schedule for 2025, explains when data is published, and helps you prepare for these market-moving announcements.

2025 CPI Release Schedule

CPI data is typically released around the 10th-15th of each month at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. The exact date varies slightly each month. Here's the 2025 schedule:

Note: Release dates are approximate and may shift by a day or two. Always check the Bureau of Labor Statistics website for exact dates.

What Data Is Released

Each CPI release includes:

• Headline CPI: Overall inflation rate including all items
• Core CPI: Inflation excluding food and energy (often more important for Fed policy)
• Month-over-month change: CPI change from the previous month
• Year-over-year change: CPI change from the same month last year
• Category breakdowns: Inflation by category (food, energy, housing, etc.)

How to Prepare for CPI Releases

• Mark CPI release dates on your calendar
• Check analyst expectations (consensus forecasts) before the release
• Be prepared for volatility at 8:30 AM ET on release days
• Compare actual CPI to expectations—surprises cause bigger moves
• Watch both headline and core CPI—the Fed focuses on core
• Monitor bond market reactions, which often lead stock market moves