Tuesday ❌ CPI Day ✅

today is U.S. CPI (Consumer Price Index) release day. The April 2026 CPI data is scheduled to be released on May 12 at 8:30 AM ET by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. ([Bureau of Labor Statistics][1])

For India (IST), that is around **6:00 PM IST** today.

Gold, USD, indices, and forex markets could see high volatility during and after the release. Traders are especially watching whether inflation comes in hotter or cooler than expectations, as it can strongly impact Fed rate-cut expectations and gold prices.