The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. It is the primary gauge of inflation in the economy and a key driver for central bank interest rate decisions. A rising CPI indicates declining purchasing power and often leads to tighter monetary policy.
Calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) using price data collected from thousands of retail and service establishments. It uses a weighted average of prices for various categories like housing, food, and energy.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | 31.50 | 31.00 | +0.50 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 2.50 | 2.40 | +0.10 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 1.90 | 2.00 | -0.10 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1.90 | 1.80 | +0.10 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 1.60 | 1.90 | -0.30 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 1.50 | 2.00 | -0.50 |
| May 14, 2025 | 2.80 | 3.10 | -0.30 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 55.90 | 54.20 | +1.70 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 0.00 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 117.80 | 117.80 | 0.00 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 209.00 | 209.10 | -0.10 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 239.60 | 235.80 | +3.80 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 263.40 | 263.00 | +0.40 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 271.50 | 273.60 | -2.10 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 276.40 | 279.40 | -3.00 |
| May 14, 2024 | 9.20 | 8.90 | +0.30 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 276.20 | 282.10 | -5.90 |
