US CPI (YoY)

Consumer Price Index (Year over Year)

High Impact

Event Time: May 13, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
Country: United States
Impact: High Impact
Category: Inflation
Next Release: Jun 11, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Event Description

The Consumer Price Index measures the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services. CPI is the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation and directly influences interest rate decisions.

Key Numbers (Current Release)

Actual3.3%May 13, 2026

Forecast3.4%

Previous3.5%Apr 10, 2026

Revision-0.1%

History Chart

Jun 12,

Jul 11,

Aug 14,

Sep 11,

Oct 10,

Nov 13,

Dec 11,

Jan 15,

Feb 12,

Mar 12,

Apr 10,

May 13,

Jun 11,

Jul 15,

Aug 12,

Sep 10,

Oct 15,

Nov 12,

Dec 10,

Jan 14,

Feb 12,

Mar 12,

Apr 10,

May 13,

Actual Forecast Previous

Historical Data

Date	Actual	Forecast	Previous	Revision
May 13, 2026	3.3%	3.4%	3.5%	-0.1%
Apr 10, 2026	3.5%	3.4%	3.5%	—
Mar 12, 2026	3.5%	3.5%	3.6%	—
Feb 12, 2026	3.6%	3.5%	3.5%	+0.1%
Jan 14, 2026	3.5%	3.4%	3.4%	—
Dec 10, 2025	3.4%	3.3%	3.3%	—
Nov 12, 2025	3.3%	3.3%	3.2%	—
Oct 15, 2025	3.2%	3.2%	3.0%	—

How It Affects the Market

Higher than expected

Higher than expected CPI typically strengthens USD as markets price fewer Fed cuts. Bond yields rise and growth-sensitive assets may sell off.

Lower than expected

Lower than expected CPI tends to weaken USD as markets anticipate earlier or deeper Fed easing. Equities and gold often rally on softer inflation.

Trading Tips

before
Reduce position size 24h ahead — implied volatility often rises into CPI.
during
Avoid new entries in the first 2–3 minutes; spreads widen and liquidity thins.
after
Wait for a second print or trend confirmation before fading the initial spike.

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