Macro Confirmed First seen 2026-10-14 12:31 UTC

BLS: September CPI up 0.6%, real average hourly earnings down 0.5%

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the CPI for all items increased 0.6% in September, with gasoline rising. The same agency reported that real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.5% in September.

Why “Confirmed”

Published by a primary source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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What the sources claim

The Consumer Price Index for all items rose 0.6% in September, with gasoline prices increasing.

“CPI for all items increases 0.6% in September; gasoline rises”
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Real average hourly earnings for all employees fell 0.5% in September.

“Real average hourly earnings for all employees decrease 0.5% in September”
US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sources

US Bureau of Labor Statistics primary 2026-10-14 12:31 UTC
CPI for all items increases 0.6% in September; gasoline rises #BLSData https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_10142026.htm → bls.gov
US Bureau of Labor Statistics primary 2026-10-14 12:32 UTC
Real average hourly earnings for all employees decrease 0.5% in September #BLSData https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/realer_10142026.htm → bls.gov

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