CPI arrives before the opening bell
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the Consumer Price Index schedule. Releases are generally set for 8:30 AM Eastern Time and include both headline CPI and measures that exclude selected components such as food and energy.
New York switches between daylight time and standard time during the year, so the corresponding local release time can move by an hour in countries that change clocks on different dates.
Why CPI can matter for markets
CPI is one of the most closely followed measures of consumer inflation. It can influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy, Treasury yields and interest-rate-sensitive parts of the stock market.
A single reading should be viewed with context. Revisions, monthly details and differences from consensus expectations can matter more than the headline alone.
How the release fits the trading day
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8:30 AM ET
CPI is normally published one hour before the regular U.S. stock market opens.
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9:30 AM ET
NYSE and Nasdaq regular trading begins after investors have had time to process the release.
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Official calendar
BLS may update its release schedule, so the linked source remains the final reference.
U.S. CPI release FAQ
What time is CPI released?
U.S. CPI is generally scheduled for 8:30 AM Eastern Time. Your local equivalent depends on daylight-saving rules in both locations.
Is CPI released before the stock market opens?
Yes. An 8:30 AM ET release is normally one hour before the 9:30 AM ET regular opening bell.
Where does the CPI date come from?
The dates come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics release calendar.