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 28, 2026 | -0.70 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 0.00 | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2025 | -0.80 | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2025 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2025 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | -1.00 | — | — |
| May 27, 2025 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -0.20 | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 0.50 | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2024 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2024 | -0.30 | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.10 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 2.50 | — | — |
