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 most widely used measure of inflation and is a key indicator for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. A rising CPI indicates declining purchasing power and can lead to higher interest rates.
Calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) using a weighted average of prices for a fixed basket of goods. Data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and households across the US.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 3.60 | 3.70 | -0.10 |
| May 27, 2026 | 3.40 | 3.40 | 0.00 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 0.00 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 143.60 | 143.10 | +0.50 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 141.70 | 141.80 | -0.10 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 140.70 | 140.40 | +0.30 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 139.40 | 139.10 | +0.30 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 139.10 | 139.10 | 0.00 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 138.80 | 138.80 | 0.00 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 137.40 | 137.10 | +0.30 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 136.10 | 136.80 | -0.70 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 135.30 | 134.90 | +0.40 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | 3.50 | 3.40 | -0.10 ↓ |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 0.80 | 1.40 | +0.60 ↑ |
