The US Consumer Price Index for September 2026 rose to 3.7% year over year, compared with 3.4% the month before. On a monthly basis, seasonally adjusted, prices changed by +0.6% after +0.4% in the previous month.
| CPI | September 2026 | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Year over year | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Month over month (SA) | +0.6% | +0.4% |
Why it matters for crypto traders
Inflation data shapes expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates. Hotter readings usually push Treasury yields and the dollar higher, which tends to weigh on risk assets such as bitcoin. Cooler readings work the other way. Watch how BTC and ETH react in the first hours after the release on our live dashboard.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are first estimates and can be revised. Upcoming releases are listed in our economic calendar. This is market information, not financial advice.
