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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 142.90 | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 3.00 | 3.20 | -0.20 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 3.30 | 3.70 | -0.40 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 3.70 | 4.20 | -0.50 |
| May 20, 2026 | 142.10 | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 4.00 | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 141.00 | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 140.10 | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 3.40 | 0.00 | +3.40 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 0.00 | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 3.50 | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 0.00 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 3.40 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 139.00 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 3.30 | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 0.00 |
| May 21, 2025 | 3.50 | 3.30 | +0.20 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 136.50 | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.50 | -0.10 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 2.50 | 2.60 | -0.10 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 0.00 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.40 | -0.10 |
| May 22, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.20 | +0.10 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2024 | 0.60 | 0.70 | -0.10 |
