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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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Hang Seng Inches Up 0.07%: Geopolitical Oil Surge & Real Economy Rotation Signal Caution for 2026

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📅 May 11, 2026 · 03:41 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview The Hang Seng Index posted a marginal gain of +0.07% today, closing at 26412.53 , as resilience in financials and select real estate counters helped offset a notable weakness in the technology sector. The session was primarily driven by a cautious sentiment reflecting escalating geopolitical risks, specifically the surge in Brent Crude prices, which overshadowed any significant domestic catalysts. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed the May 11, 2026 session up a modest 0.07% , reaching 26412.53 points. This muted performance occurred amidst a backdrop of falling U.S. stock futures and a significant surge in oil prices, signaling a global shift towards risk aversion. The Hang Seng Tech Index (iShares) notably declined by -0.81% , indicating a clear capital outflow from growth-oriented tech names. Conversely, HK Financials saw a modest gain of +...
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Wall Street's Tech Surge: S&P 500 Jumps 0.84% as AI Infrastructure Demands Reshape 2026 Capital Flows

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📅 May 08, 2026 · 08:09 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing S&P 500 7,398.93 ▲ 0.84% NASDAQ 26,247.08 ▲ 1.71% Dow Jones 49,609.16 ▲ 0.02% VIX 17.19 ▲ 0.64% Market Overview — May 08, 2026 On May 08, 2026, US stocks saw a broad rally led by technology. The S&P 500 closed at 7398.93 , up 0.84%, while the NASDAQ surged 1.71% to 26247.08 . The Dow Jones edged higher by 0.02% to 49609.16 , indicating a selective but positive session across Wall Street, with investor focus clearly on growth sectors. Yesterday, US stocks demonstrated a resilient performance, with major indices closing in positive territory. The S&P 500's gain of 0.84% brought it to 7398.93 , while the tech-hea...
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