The CPI is calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and is used as a proxy for inflation. Every month, the BLS releases updated CPI data, showing monthly and annual changes in average prices.

To determine the percentage to set the COLA at each year, Social Security considers the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage ...

Key inflation data is due out this week, starting with May's Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading on Wednesday followed by the release of the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) print on Thursday.

CPI-W data from July-September of 2025 will ultimately determine the next COLA. ... The July CPI data will begin shaping the final 2026 COLA. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?

In addition to ongoing US trade tariff developments, the key macroeconomic print to watch this week will be the June US CPI inflation data (Consumer Price Index).

The 2026 COLA announcement will be officially made in October, because that is when the data will be available to calculate it. COLAs are based on the CPI-W data from the third quarter of the year ...

The Consumer Price Index increased by 2.4% in May compared to a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest data.. The latest report shows ground beef continues to steadily increase.

The CPI is the best-known inflation indicator in the U.S. It's used to calculate increases in Social Security benefits each year and the annual rise in minimum wages in some states.

The Consumer Price Index increased by 2.4% in May compared to a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest data.. The latest report shows ground beef continues to steadily increase.