US CPI inflation report, May 12, 2027
On May 12, 2027, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the CPI for April at 8:30 AM New York time (for you: ).
Time around the world
| Place | Release |
|---|---|
| New York | Wed 12 May, 08:30 |
| UTC | Wed 12 May, 12:30 |
| London | Wed 12 May, 13:30 |
| Frankfurt | Wed 12 May, 14:30 |
| Dubai | Wed 12 May, 16:30 |
| Singapore | Wed 12 May, 20:30 |
| Tokyo | Wed 12 May, 21:30 |
| Sydney | Wed 12 May, 22:30 |
What is the CPI?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures how fast prices paid by US consumers are rising. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes it once a month, with the headline rate (all items) and "core" CPI, which leaves out food and energy. Traders compare both with the forecast and with the month before.
Why crypto watches it
Inflation decides what the Fed does next. A hotter-than-expected CPI makes rate cuts less likely and often lifts the dollar, which tends to weigh on Bitcoin and other crypto. A cooler reading does the opposite. Prices can move sharply in the first minutes after 8:30 AM New York time.
Other CPI dates
- January 13, 2027 (December data)
- February 11, 2027 (January data)
- March 10, 2027 (February data)
- April 13, 2027 (March data)
- May 12, 2027 (April data)
- June 10, 2027 (May data)
- July 14, 2027 (June data)
- August 11, 2027 (July data)
- September 14, 2027 (August data)
- October 14, 2027 (September data)
- November 10, 2027 (October data)
- December 10, 2027 (November data)
Previous: April 13, 2027. Next: June 10, 2027.
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