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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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Nvidia's $18.6B AI Blitz Meets New Fed Chair Warsh: Tonight's Market Crossroads

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📅 May 22, 2026 · 09:10 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US equity futures signal a positive open, extending gains seen across Asian and European markets. This broad optimism appears driven by robust corporate activity, particularly in technology, alongside anticipation surrounding new Federal Reserve leadership. Investors are positioning for potential shifts in monetary policy and continued AI-driven growth. US equity futures are pointing to a green open, with the S&P 500 Futures trading at 7498.75 , up 0.44% . NASDAQ Futures are also robust, rising 0.43% to 29572.75 , while Dow Futures climbed 0.77% to 50766.0 . The Russell 2000 Futures demonstrated broad market strength, gaining 0.61% to 2864.7 . This positive sentiment echoed across global markets, with Japan's Nikkei 225 closing up a significant 2.68% at 63339.07 , and Germany’s DAX advancing 1.16% to 24891.16 . The VIX, a measure of market volatility,...
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Hang Seng Climbs 0.89% as Financials Outperform: Is Real Economy Rotation Finally Pricing In Energy Security?

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📅 May 22, 2026 · 03:37 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview The Hang Seng Index closed higher today, fueled by a robust performance in financials and a broader rotation of capital into value-oriented sectors. Despite a notable pullback in technology shares, the market's overall resilience appears to signal investor confidence in a targeted economic recovery and a re-evaluation of growth drivers beyond pure software plays. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (HSI) ended the session at 25612.71 , marking a gain of 0.89% . This positive movement was largely propelled by a significant +2.06% surge in HK Financials, reflecting a potential shift in capital flows towards sectors perceived as more resilient in a Real Economy Rotation. In contrast, the iShares Hang Seng Tech Index experienced a -2.00% decline, indicating continued investor skepticism towards high-growth, high-valuation tech names amidst rising interest ra...
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Wall Street's Mixed Close: Dow Gains 0.55% as IBM Surges & Nvidia Slips Amid 2026 Power Grid Worries

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📅 May 21, 2026 · 08:11 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing NASDAQ 26,293.1 ▲ 0.09% Dow Jones 50,285.66 ▲ 0.55% VIX 16.76 ▼ 3.90% Market Overview — May 21, 2026 On May 21, 2026, US stocks showed a mixed but generally positive close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.55% to 50285.66 , while the NASDAQ Composite gained 0.09% to 26293.1 . The broader Russell 2000 outperformed, rising 0.93% to 2843.45 , signaling underlying strength in smaller caps. Volatility, measured by the VIX, eased 3.90% to 16.76 . Yesterday, Wall Street navigated a session marked by selective strength, extending recent cautious optimism. The Dow Jones's solid 0.55% gain to cross 50,000 for the first time was driven by specific blue-chip movements, whil...
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