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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 Growth Stalls, Real Economy Revs: Navigating the July 17th Market Divide

Photo by Anil Baki Durmus on Unsplash 📅 July 17, 2026 · 08:09 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing S&P 500 7,457.69 ▼ 1.01% NASDAQ 25,520.24 ▼ 1.40% Dow Jones 52,146.42 ▼ 0.77% Market Overview — July 17, 2026 US stocks broadly declined on July 17, 2026, with the S&P 500 falling 1.01% to 7457.69, NASDAQ down 1.40% to 25520.24, and Dow Jones losing 0.77% to 52146.42. This pullback points to a capital rotation from technology and communication services, even as energy stocks posted gains, hinting at underlying shifts in investor sentiment. On July 17, 2026, Wall Street experienced a clear risk-off session, pushing major indices lower. The S&P 500 closed at 7457.69 , shedding 1.01%, while the tech-heavy NASDAQ saw a steeper decline of...
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