Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers
Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: +162,000(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.10(p) in Aug 2026 News…
Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.1% in Jul 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.1% in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: +162,000(p) in Aug 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.10(p) in Aug 2026 News…
BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 73
Why it matters
The August CPI and employment data confirm persistent inflation and significantly increase the likelihood of a Fed rate hike, directly impacting borrowing costs, credit availability, and refinancing decisions across credit markets with broad and durable relevance for finance professionals.