US Core PPI November Data Release Delayed Amid Shutdown

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Key Points:

US Bureau of Labor Statistics delays PPI release due to shutdown.
November Core PPI unreleased, impacting market expectations.
No immediate cryptocurrency market changes reported amid data delay.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has scheduled the release of the November 2025 Producer Price Index, alongside delayed October data, for January 14, 2026, after a government shutdown delay.

The pending release of core PPI data could influence cryptocurrency and financial markets, as past PPI findings have impacted asset valuations and monetary policy decisions significantly.

Shutdown Pushes November PPI Release to January 2026

Government shutdowns and funding disruptions have delayed the release of the November 2025 Producer Price Index data, which will now be announced in January 2026. This postponement also affects the October data release.

Stakeholders await the report as the delay continues to generate speculation on inflation trends. Economists and investors remain concerned about potential divergences from prior estimates. Erik Norland, Senior Economist at CME Group, commented, “The expected 3% YoY core PPI figure poses potential implications for market stability but remains to be officially confirmed.” See more on CME Group’s insights.

Cryptocurrency markets show minimal reaction to the missing data. No changes in Bitcoin or Ethereum have been observed and major voices within the crypto industry remain silent on this issue. Learn more about cryptocurrency market behavior.

Crypto Markets Stable Despite Data Delay and Historical Volatility

Did you know? Past instances of delayed US PPI data, such as during previous shutdowns, often led to heightened market volatility in anticipation of new releases.

As of January 14, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $94,888.07 with a market capitalization of $1.90 trillion. It holds a market dominance of 58.69% with a 24-hour trading volume of $59.38 billion, reflecting a 19.73% decrease. Over the past 90 days, BTC has seen a 14.47% decline, data according to CoinMarketCap.

bitcoin-daily-chart-5624 — Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 13:57 UTC on January 14, 2026. *Source: CoinMarketCap*

Coincu’s research team emphasizes that prolonged data delays may push financial markets towards heightened volatility. Historical trends suggest possible deviations in inflation expectations, which could influence regulatory policy and market operations.

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