The U.S. Department of Labor is preparing to release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for September despite ongoing government shutdown, although the exact release date remains uncertain and may shift from the originally planned October 15th. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) halted operations due to funding interruptions, delaying last week’s non-farm payroll report. Government sources indicate some employees have been recalled to complete the report preparation. This delay is partly linked to the annual Social Security cost adjustment process, which relies on third-quarter inflation data, leading to a potential postponement of cost-of-living adjustments. Media reports suggest that the BLS might release the September CPI data by the end of this month.