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 22, 2026 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 0.00 | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 1.00 | 0.80 | +0.20 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1.40 | 1.50 | -0.10 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 1.90 | 2.00 | -0.10 |
| May 22, 2025 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.40 | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 1.40 | 1.80 | -0.40 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 2.20 | 2.40 | -0.20 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 1.50 | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 1.20 | 1.30 | -0.10 |
| May 23, 2024 | -0.70 | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 107.10 | 107.40 | -0.30 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 106.70 | 106.80 | -0.10 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 106.60 | — | — |
