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What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

What is the Consumer Price Index(CPI)? The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. It is one of the most widely followed economic indicators, and it is used by investors to gauge inflation and make investment decisions. How is the CPI calculated? The CPI is calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS surveys households across the United States to collect data on the prices they pay for goods and services. This data is then used to create a "basket" of goods and services that represents the spending habits of the average American household. The BLS calculates the CPI by comparing the prices in the basket of goods and services in a given month to the prices in the same basket of goods and services in a base year. The base year is usually 2000. How does the CPI affect investing? The CPI is an important indicator of inflation. When the CPI rises, it means that the cost of living is incre...
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S&P 500 Close: Tech Soars as Energy Drags on Yield Dip

Photo by Tech Daily on Unsplash 📅 August 25, 2026 · 08:45 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Market Snapshot S&P 500 7,677.28 ▲ 0.32% NASDAQ 26,151.30 ▲ 0.66% Dow Jones 53,577.40 ▲ 0.30% VIX 15.45 ▼ 2.52% Data snapshot from the latest available trading session; percentage changes are session-over-session. Market Overview — August 25, 2026 US stocks closed higher on August 25, 2026, with technology and communication services leading the charge, while energy and consumer staples lagged considerably. The S&P 500 advanced 0.32% to 7677.28, the NASDAQ surged 0.66% to 26151.3, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.30% , closing at 53577.4. This broad market strength, particularly in growth sectors, occurred amidst a notable retreat in the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which fell 2.52% to 15.45, pointing to diminishing near-term market anxiety. The smaller-cap Russell 2000 also posted a respectable 0.50% gain, closing at 3010....
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NASDAQ Close: Tech Drives Rally Amid Yield Dip

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Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash 📅 August 25, 2026 · 07:06 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Market Snapshot S&P 500 7,677.28 ▲ 0.32% NASDAQ 26,151.30 ▲ 0.66% Dow Jones 53,577.40 ▲ 0.30% VIX 15.45 ▼ 2.52% Data snapshot from the latest available trading session; percentage changes are session-over-session. Market Overview — August 25, 2026 Yesterday, US stocks finished higher, with technology leading the charge as Treasury yields retreated. The S&P 500 advanced 0.32% to 7677.28, while the tech-heavy NASDAQ saw a more robust gain of 0.66% , closing at 26151.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also posted a modest rise of 0.30% , reaching 53577.4. This broad-based albeit cautious optimism contrasted with earlier market sessions that saw more pronounced sector divergence. The VIX, often termed the market's fear gauge, edged down by 2.52% to 15.45, pointing to a slight easing of immediate investor anxiety. This decline in v...
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