According to our analysis EURUSD moved 11 pips on US BLS CPI (Consumer Price Index) data on 12 October 2023.

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) Summary - September 2023

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased by 0.4 percent in September, following a 0.6 percent rise in August. Over the past 12 months, the all items index saw a 3.7 percent increase before seasonal adjustments.

The largest contributor to the monthly increase in all items was the shelter index, accounting for over half of the rise. The gasoline index also significantly contributed to the monthly increase. While energy component indexes showed mixed results in September, the overall energy index increased by 1.5 percent during the month. The food index rose by 0.2 percent, consistent with the previous two months. Food at home increased by 0.1 percent, while food away from home rose by 0.4 percent.

Excluding food and energy, the all items index increased by 0.3 percent in September, matching the August increase. Several indexes recorded increases, including rent, owners' equivalent rent, lodging away from home, motor vehicle insurance, recreation, personal care, and new vehicles. On the other hand, indexes for used cars and trucks, as well as apparel, saw decreases over the month.

Over the 12 months ending in September, the all items index increased by 3.7 percent, the same rate as in August. However, the all items less food and energy index increased by 4.1 percent over the last year. The energy index decreased by 0.5 percent for the 12 months ending in September, while the food index increased by 3.7 percent over the same period.

This CPI report aligns with a forecasted month-over-month increase of 0.3 percent and a year-over-year increase of 3.7 percent. The data reflects changing consumer prices and provides insights into inflationary trends.

Source: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm

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