FactSet Projects US CPI to Rise 4.0% Year Over Year in October 2026
Bitget2026/11/09 14:48- October 2026 US CPI is projected to rise 4% year over year, up from September’s 3.7% increase.
- The forecast exceeds the trailing 12-month average inflation rate of 3.2%.
- Core CPI, excluding food and energy, is projected to increase 2.8% year over year.
- Four CPI estimates range from 3.9% to 4%, a 10-basis-point spread versus the trailing 12-month average of 46 basis points.
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release October CPI data on November 10.
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