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 29, 2026 | 0.07 | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 0.22 | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 2.39 | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 0.29 | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 2.25 | — | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 0.15 | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 0.29 | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 2.49 | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 2.50 | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 2.92 | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 3.00 | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 0.22 | — | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2024 | 0.20 | — | — |
