Ahead of the CPI release, the probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady in October stands at 78.4%.

According to CME Group’s FedWatch data, ahead of today’s release of U.S. September CPI figures, the probability that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady in October stands at 78.4%, while the chance of a cumulative 25 basis point rate hike is 21.6%. For December, the likelihood of the Fed keeping rates unchanged is 12%, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point hike is 69.7%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 basis point hike is 18.3%.

@tonmelonfest