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 | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 1.70 | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2025 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 0.50 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 0.50 | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 0.00 | — | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.50 | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2024 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 1.50 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0.90 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2024 | -0.30 | — | — |
