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 20, 2026 | 1.60 | 1.40 | +0.20 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 1.40 | 1.50 | -0.10 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 1.50 | 1.40 | +0.10 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 0.00 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 0.00 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 0.00 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.00 | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 0.00 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 1.80 | 2.10 | -0.30 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.00 | 1.90 | +0.10 |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 0.00 |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 0.50 | — | — |
