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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 Chip Surge & 'Vulnerable' Markets: Your 2026 Pre-Market Game Plan

📅 June 24, 2026 · 09:17 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US futures signal a cautiously optimistic open, primarily driven by robust performance in tech-heavy NASDAQ futures. While Asian markets presented a mixed picture, European indices largely faltered, suggesting underlying global economic concerns persist. Investors are balancing AI-driven enthusiasm against broader macroeconomic fragility as the US session approaches. The S&P 500 futures are currently up 0.21% at 7452.75 , while NASDAQ futures lead with a 0.35% gain to 29770.0 . Dow futures, however, show slight weakness, down 0.06% at 52052.0, indicating a divergence in sector performance. The Russell 2000 futures are also positive, rising 0.22% to 3004.7. Overnight, Asian markets saw Korea's KOSPI surge by 3.26% to 8471.02, potentially buoyed by local tech optimism, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.88% to 69174.97. Europe was largely subdued, with Ger...
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