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 16, 2026 | 5.60 | 5.80 | -0.20 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 6.60 | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 8.00 | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 8.10 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 0.60 | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 9.40 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 9.90 | — | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 10.20 | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 10.30 | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 10.10 | 10.10 | 0.00 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 1.30 | 1.70 | -0.40 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 8.60 | 8.50 | +0.10 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 9.10 | 9.00 | +0.10 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 9.10 | 9.10 | 0.00 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 0.60 | 0.70 | -0.10 |
| May 17, 2024 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
