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 15, 2026 | 1.44 | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 1.15 | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 0.24 | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 0.07 | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 0.76 | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 0.13 | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 0.24 | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 0.25 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | -0.38 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | -0.07 | — | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 0.42 | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2024 | 2.70 | — | — |
