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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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AI's New Frontier, Productivity Wars, & Geopolitical Truce: Your Pre-Market Playbook

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📅 May 27, 2026 · 09:10 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US equity futures signal a cautiously optimistic open, primarily driven by tech sector strength. Asia closed mixed with Korea's KOSPI outperforming significantly, while European indices show modest gains, reflecting a global sentiment navigating AI's evolving narrative and persistent geopolitical undercurrents. US equity futures are pointing to a green open, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ Futures leading the charge, up +0.62% to 30260.75 . S&P 500 Futures also show strength, rising +0.21% to 7552.5 , while Dow Futures gained +0.12% to 50606.0 . The broader market, represented by Russell 2000 Futures, advanced +0.43% to 2937.7 , suggesting a slight return of risk appetite. Overnight, Asian markets presented a mixed picture; Japan's Nikkei 225 closed marginally higher by +0.01% at 64999.41 , but the Hang Seng in Hong Kong declined -1.06% to 25328.23...
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Hang Seng Drops 1.13%: Tech Selloff and Brent Crude Plunge Signal Shifting 2026 Macro Winds

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📅 May 27, 2026 · 03:36 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview Hang Seng Index finished down 1.13% at 25311.37, primarily driven by a broad-based tech selloff and concerns over global energy demand following a significant drop in Brent crude prices. This cautious sentiment suggests investors are pricing in a higher geopolitical risk premium for export-oriented sectors, reflecting a broader macro re-evaluation. The Hang Seng Index closed at 25311.37 , marking a -1.13% decline in today's session, with the Hang Seng Tech Index (iShares) notably underperforming, down -1.47% . Trading volume remained subdued compared to its 30-day average, indicating a lack of strong conviction amidst the market retreat. Market breadth was clearly negative, with decliners significantly outnumbering advancers, reflecting broad-based caution. This downturn appears to signal a response to broader global macroeconomic shifts, especially...
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Wall Street's Tech Surge Masks Energy Dip: Why a 0.61% S&P 500 Gain Still Signals a Deeper Rotation

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📅 May 26, 2026 · 08:10 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing S&P 500 7,519.12 ▲ 0.61% NASDAQ 26,656.18 ▲ 1.19% Dow Jones 50,461.68 ▼ 0.23% VIX 17.01 ▲ 2.53% Market Overview — May 26, 2026 US stocks showed mixed performance May 26, 2026. S&P 500 gained 0.61% ( 7519.12 ), NASDAQ rose 1.19% ( 26656.18 ), while Dow Jones dipped 0.23% ( 50461.68 ). This indicates a selective, growth-focused rally amid underlying caution. Yesterday, Wall Street experienced a nuanced session. The S&P 500 gained 0.61% , extending its upward trend. NASDAQ led with a 1.19% surge, driven by tech. In contrast, the Dow Jones declined 0.23% , signaling caution in traditional value names. The Russell 20...
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