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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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Chip Rally Threat, ADP Slowdown, and Fed Silence: Navigating Tonight's Uneasy Open

📅 July 01, 2026 · 09:24 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US equity futures are signaling a cautious open tonight, with tech stocks leading the declines amidst a concerning report on the chip sector. While Asian markets were mixed, European indices closed lower, reflecting global uncertainty. The ADP jobs report, showing a moderation in hiring, adds to the narrative of a decelerating, yet still resilient, labor market ahead of the official NFP release. US equity futures are pointing to a subdued start for Wall Street, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ Futures down 0.86% to 30259.5, reflecting concerns over a brewing threat to the semiconductor rally. S&P 500 Futures also shed 0.28% to 7526.75, while Dow Futures declined by a similar 0.28% to 52520.0. The small-cap Russell 2000 Futures were down 0.49% at 3030.8, indicating broad-based caution. Across Asia, market performance was fragmented; Japan's Nikkei 225 gained...
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