BLS to Release Delayed September CPI Report on October 24 Amid Government Shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on October 24, following a delay caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Originally slated for early October, the release was postponed due to funding lapses. The Labor Department is temporarily recalling staff to ensure the critical inflation data is processed on time.
This CPI report holds significant weight for federal benefit calculations, particularly for Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Delays could disrupt payments scheduled for November. A WHITE House official confirmed the BLS will prioritize resuming work on the dataset, underscoring its macroeconomic importance.