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 | 2.10 | 2.00 | +0.10 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 1.90 | 2.00 | -0.10 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 2.20 | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 2.30 | 2.20 | +0.10 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 2.10 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 0.20 | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 2.20 | 2.30 | -0.10 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.20 | +0.10 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 2.30 | 2.20 | +0.10 |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 2.00 | 1.90 | +0.10 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 1.90 | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.20 | +0.10 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1.50 | 1.60 | -0.10 |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 0.00 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.10 | +0.10 |
