Economics
US Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes Early

• Full investigation underway, Bureau of Labor Statistics says
• Early publication appeared to go unnoticed by investors

By Laura Curtis and Alexandre Tanzi
May 15, 2024 at 8:07 PM EDT
Updated on May 15, 2024 at 11:41 PM EDT

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics inadvertently published Consumer Price Index data 30 minutes early on Wednesday, raising fresh questions about how the agency releases some of the world’s most sensitive economic information.

While there were no obvious signs that the early publication moved markets, the episode is likely to prompt a close look at the dissemination of data that has implications for global asset prices and Federal Reserve policy.

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