US Core CPI Holds at 3.0%: Is the Dollar Gearing Up for Its Next Big Move?
After being delayed by nine days due to the U.S. government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finally released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for September — and it didn’t disappoint traders looking for clues about the next move of the U.S. Dollar (USD).
U.S. Producer Prices in Focus Ahead of September 10 Release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Producer Price Index (PPI) on September 10, 2025, covering August data. This isn’t just another economic figure buried in the calendar. For traders, investors, and policymakers, the PPI offers one of the earliest monthly snapshots of inflation, and its influence can ripple across currencies, bonds, stocks, and commodities.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.2 Percent in August
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest unemployment figures in September, showing that the U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% in August, matching market forecasts. While the figure came in exactly as expected, it did inch higher than July’s 4.1%, hinting at early signs of labor market cooling.
U.S. Employment Costs Rise Slightly in July at 0.3 Percent
On August 1, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Cost Index (ECI) report, showing that labor costs rose 0.3% in July. This matched market forecasts of 0.3% and edged slightly above the previous month’s 0.2%.
Rising U.S. Wages: Will the Dollar Dominate in Forex This September?
The U.S. job market is back in the spotlight—this time with a focus on wages, not just jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is about to release its latest report on labor costs, officially called the Employment Cost Index (ECI). This number tracks how much businesses are paying their workers, and for Forex traders, it’s a powerful clue about inflation, interest rates, and the strength of the U.S. Dollar (USD).
U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls: Will September’s Jobs Data Give the Dollar a Boost?
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