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 21, 2026 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 0.00 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 3.40 | 3.50 | -0.10 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 3.00 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0.20 | — | — |
| May 21, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3.10 | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 3.80 | 3.90 | -0.10 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 4.60 | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 4.50 | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 0.20 | — | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 4.60 | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 4.90 | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2024 | 1.20 | 1.10 | +0.10 |
