Labor Department's Early CPI Data Release Prompts Security Review

A subset of inflation data was published 30 minutes ahead of schedule, leading to an investigation by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics mistakenly released parts of the Consumer Price Index report early on Wednesday.
The early release did not appear to significantly impact market trading before the official release time.
The incident has raised concerns about the security protocols for handling sensitive economic data.
A full investigation is underway to prevent future occurrences, involving the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the Inspector General.
The CPI data showed a slight increase in inflation, below market expectations, which led to a stock market rally.