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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 Dips 1.28% as Tech Slides: Is the Brent Crude Plunge a Geopolitical De-escalation or Demand Scare?

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📅 May 01, 2026 · 03:42 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview The Hang Seng Index closed down significantly today, shedding 1.28% to 25776.53 , primarily driven by a broad-based retreat in technology and healthcare sectors. Investor sentiment was notably cautious, with global geopolitical risks and a surprising plunge in Brent Crude oil prices weighing heavily on regional equities, indicating a potential shift in risk premiums. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) concluded the trading day at 25776.53 , a notable decline of 1.28% , while the Hang Seng Tech Index (iShares) also saw a substantial drop of -0.79% . Trading volume remained subdued, registering approximately HK$135 billion , which is below the 30-day average of HK$150 billion, suggesting a lack of conviction among buyers. Market breadth was clearly negative, with decliners outnumbering advancers by a ratio of nearly 3:1 . This downturn appears to signa...
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Wall Street Surges: Why Industrials' 2.74% Gain Signals a Critical 2026 Real Economy Shift

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📅 April 30, 2026 · 08:11 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing S&P 500 7,209.01 ▲ 1.02% NASDAQ 24,892.31 ▲ 0.89% Dow Jones 49,652.14 ▲ 1.62% VIX 16.89 ▼ 10.21% Market Overview — April 30, 2026 On April 30, 2026, US stocks rallied broadly: S&P 500 climbed 1.02% to 7209.01, NASDAQ advanced 0.89% to 24892.31, and Dow Jones surged 1.62% to 49652.14. The Russell 2000 gained 2.21% , signaling renewed appetite for broader market engagement and easing volatility. Yesterday, US stocks staged a robust comeback, marking a decisive upswing across major indices as the VIX, a key measure of market fear, plummeted 10.21% to 16.89 . The S&P 500 closed at 7209.01 , while the tech-heavy NA...
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