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Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a widely used economic indicator that tracks the average change over time in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. Compiled by government statistical agencies, the CPI reflects inflation trends and is used to adjust wages, pensions, and tax brackets. It plays a critical role in monetary policy decisions, helping central banks gauge price stability and economic health.

Cooler CPI, Hotter Risk Appetite: Data Slams Door on July Fed Rate Hike
Cooler CPI, Hotter Risk Appetite: Data Slams Door on July Fed Rate Hike
Software Prices See Biggest Increase On Record As AI Data Centers Absorb Global Chip Supply
Software Prices See Biggest Increase On Record As AI Data Centers Absorb Global Chip Supply
CPI Inflation Report Shows Cooling Goods Inflation, Puts Consumer ETFs In Focus Despite Tariff Risks
CPI Inflation Report Shows Cooling Goods Inflation, Puts Consumer ETFs In Focus Despite Tariff Risks
Software Prices See Biggest Increase On Record As AI Data Centers Absorb Global Chip Supply
Software Prices See Biggest Increase On Record As AI Data Centers Absorb Global Chip Supply
CPI Inflation Report Shows Cooling Goods Inflation, Puts Consumer ETFs In Focus Despite Tariff Risks
CPI Inflation Report Shows Cooling Goods Inflation, Puts Consumer ETFs In Focus Despite Tariff Risks
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Decline Ahead Of Consumer Inflation Data Release: 'Exhausted' Market Needs To Hold This Key Level, Says Analyst
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Decline Ahead Of Consumer Inflation Data Release: 'Exhausted' Market Needs To Hold This Key Level, Says Analyst
Scott Bessent Says Things Are Looking Up For The US Economy: 2026, 2027 Are Going To Be 'Great Years' Thanks To Trump's Tax Reforms
Scott Bessent Says Things Are Looking Up For The US Economy: 2026, 2027 Are Going To Be 'Great Years' Thanks To Trump's Tax Reforms

Consumer Price Index Recent News

CPI Undershoots But Core Inflation Stays Stubborn: JP Morgan
CPI Undershoots But Core Inflation Stays Stubborn: JP Morgan
U.S. inflation rose 2.3% annually in April, with shelter costs up and key goods like used cars and apparel posting monthly price declines.
Housing Inflation Had Its Lowest Uptick In March But Is Now The Worst Time To Buy A House?
Housing Inflation Had Its Lowest Uptick In March But Is Now The Worst Time To Buy A House?
Housing inflation shows signs of easing, but buyers still face high prices and volatile mortgage rates. Personal stability is key when deciding to buy now or wait.
Retailers Warn Of Price Increases Due To Trump Tariffs As Consumer Health Concerns Persist
Retailers Warn Of Price Increases Due To Trump Tariffs As Consumer Health Concerns Persist
Retailers are facing selling pressure this week following warnings about continued consumer uncertainty and the potential impacts of tariffs.
Interest Rate Cuts 'On Hold... If There Are Any At All In 2025' After December's Sticky Consumer Inflation Report: Economists
Interest Rate Cuts 'On Hold... If There Are Any At All In 2025' After December's Sticky Consumer Inflation Report: Economists
Consumer inflation eased slightly in December with core CPI coming in at 3.2% on a year-over-year basis, below the 3.3% estimate. Headline CPI rose 2.9% year-over-year, in-line with expectations.
Inflation Rises To 2.9% In December: Core Slows, Yet Rising Energy Costs Put Fed's Target At Risk
Inflation Rises To 2.9% In December: Core Slows, Yet Rising Energy Costs Put Fed's Target At Risk
Consumer inflation rises for third straight month, casting doubt on Fed's ability to steer towards 2% target. Yields, dollar fall, while equities rise.
Tuesday's Producer Inflation Report Could Stoke Market Volatility As Fed Path Remains Unclear
Tuesday's Producer Inflation Report Could Stoke Market Volatility As Fed Path Remains Unclear
Market volatility is primed to intensify this week as traders await December's Producer Price Index data on Tuesday.
Wall Street Gains, Tech Rallies, Tesla Hits All-Time High As Inflation Data Firms Up Fed's Next Interest Rate Cut
Wall Street Gains, Tech Rallies, Tesla Hits All-Time High As Inflation Data Firms Up Fed's Next Interest Rate Cut
November inflation data met Wall Street expectations. Are traders confident in a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week?
Inflation Rises As Expected In November, Sustains Hopes For December Interest Rate Cut
Inflation Rises As Expected In November, Sustains Hopes For December Interest Rate Cut
Inflation pressures rise as expected in November, challenging Fed's target. CPI rises 2.7% YoY, matching estimates. Core inflation remains high at 3.3%.
Stocks And Crypto Ride Optimism, But November CPI Could Be The Ultimate Market Test, Investors Warn
Stocks And Crypto Ride Optimism, But November CPI Could Be The Ultimate Market Test, Investors Warn
In anticipation of the year-end, investors are eyeing a potential rally in stocks and cryptocurrencies, driven by lower interest rates, decreasing inflation, and rising corporate profits.
September Inflation Preview: Consumer Price Data Holds The Key To Fed's Next Interest Rate Move
September Inflation Preview: Consumer Price Data Holds The Key To Fed's Next Interest Rate Move
September CPI report to shape Fed's next move. Economists predict cooling inflation, but core inflation remains key. Market reactions are high.
Fed Is 'All Clear For Launch' On Cutting Rates As Inflation Falls To Lowest Point In Over 3 Years, Economist Says
Fed Is 'All Clear For Launch' On Cutting Rates As Inflation Falls To Lowest Point In Over 3 Years, Economist Says
Lowest inflation since Feb 2021 allows Fed to cut rates next week. Expect 25 bps cut as members want slow decrease.
Historic Inflation Data Hits Lowest Level Since February 2021 — But One Segment Remains Stubbornly High (UPDATED)
Historic Inflation Data Hits Lowest Level Since February 2021 — But One Segment Remains Stubbornly High (UPDATED)
US August inflation rate falls to lowest since Feb 2021, easing pressure on consumer goods and services. CPI saw cooler annual print, supporting Fed rate cuts.
July Inflation Data Supports Fed Rate Cut, Economists Say: 'No News Is Good News'
July Inflation Data Supports Fed Rate Cut, Economists Say: 'No News Is Good News'
Inflation report suggests Fed may cut rates by 25 bps in Sept, not 50 bps as expected. Market experts criticize Fed for not cutting rates earlier.
July Inflation Rate Falls More Than Expected, Supports Hopes For Large Fed Rate Cuts
July Inflation Rate Falls More Than Expected, Supports Hopes For Large Fed Rate Cuts
July CPI inflation at 2.9%, below expectations of 3%. Market expects larger rate cut by Fed. Futures up, yields slightly up. Stocks gain.
September Interest Rate Cut Still In The Cards Despite Inflation Rise
September Interest Rate Cut Still In The Cards Despite Inflation Rise
The Fed is likely to proceed with its expected interest-rate cut next month, despite a projected modest uptick in U.S. inflation in July.
Jerome Powell Tells Congress The Fed Could Cut Rates If Either Of These Things Happen: 'Inflation Has A Certain Momentum'
Jerome Powell Tells Congress The Fed Could Cut Rates If Either Of These Things Happen: 'Inflation Has A Certain Momentum'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell painted a very clear picture of what needs to happen before the central bank lowers rates during the second day of testimony in front of Congress.
June Inflation Report Expected To Show Cooler Pricing, But Consumers Feel Financial Strain
June Inflation Report Expected To Show Cooler Pricing, But Consumers Feel Financial Strain
Expected to be another confidence builder, June's inflation report will show prices have ebbed but still rose 3.1%, indicating significant pressure on consumers.
60% Expect June Inflation Data Will Drop, But Most See Costs Still Rising
60% Expect June Inflation Data Will Drop, But Most See Costs Still Rising
A Benzinga poll takes a look at how consumers are feeling ahead of June's Consumer Price Index report.
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