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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | 0.07 | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2025 | 2.40 | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | -0.30 | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 | -0.01 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1.92 | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 0.35 | — | — |
| May 28, 2025 | -0.16 | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | -0.83 | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2.91 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 3.55 | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 2.86 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 0.71 | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 0.22 | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 3.37 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 3.20 | — | — |
