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U.S. to publish September CPI despite government shutdown
CPI data for September will be published on Oct 24, defying shutdown disruptions to meet legal obligations tied to benefit indexing.
Despite the ongoing federal shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it will release the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on October 24. The CPI is crucial for Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment calculations. Many other economic releases remain delayed due to halted agency operations. The decision to move ahead with CPI reflects statutory obligations tied to benefit payments, even amid broader disruptions. (Reuters)