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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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HSI Edges Up 0.10% Amidst China A-Share Sell-Off: Is AI Hype Masking Deeper Real Economy Rotations?

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📅 May 14, 2026 · 03:37 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview The Hang Seng Index posted a modest gain of 0.10% today, closing at 26415.84, primarily driven by a surge in the Hong Kong Tech sector. This selective strength suggests capital is flowing into specific growth narratives within the SAR, even as broader regional markets, particularly mainland China, faced significant selling pressure. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed at 26415.84 , up a marginal 0.10% , defying bearish trends across much of Asia. The Hang Seng Tech Index was a standout, climbing +1.66% , hinting at investor confidence in the sector's long-term growth, fueled by global AI infrastructure narratives. Market breadth remained subdued, with approximately 250 advancers against 300 decliners. Trading volume was an estimated 95 billion HKD , below the 30-day average of 110 billion HKD, indicating selective gains. This tech-driven buying align...
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Wall Street's Mixed Signals: S&P 500 Gains 0.58% Amid AI Hype & Rising Geopolitical Risk

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📅 May 13, 2026 · 08:10 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing S&P 500 7,444.25 ▲ 0.58% NASDAQ 26,402.34 ▲ 1.20% Dow Jones 49,693.2 ▼ 0.14% VIX 17.87 ▼ 0.67% Market Overview — May 13, 2026 On May 13, 2026, US stocks presented a mixed picture, with the S&P 500 climbing to 7444.25 (+0.58%) and the NASDAQ surging to 26402.34 (+1.20%), largely driven by tech sector strength. Conversely, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped to 49693.2 (-0.14%), indicating underlying caution and a rotation away from certain industrial and financial stalwarts. Yesterday, Wall Street witnessed a clear divergence, signaling a complex interplay of growth optimism and defensive repositioning. The S&...
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