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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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Risk-Off Summer Looms: US Stocks Face First Outflow Since March Amid Global Sell-Off

📅 June 26, 2026 · 09:09 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US futures are broadly lower, mirroring significant declines across Asian and European markets, collectively signaling a cautious and potentially "risk-off" open for tonight's trading session, driven by global capital outflows and heightened uncertainty. Investors appear to be bracing for a challenging start as bearish sentiment dominates early indicators. As the US market prepares to open, futures are pointing distinctly lower, reflecting a global shift towards risk aversion. S&P 500 Futures are down 0.51% at 7385.25 , while NASDAQ Futures lead the decline, shedding 1.33% to 29329.25 . Dow Futures show a more modest dip of 0.18% at 52245.0 , and the Russell 2000 Futures are also weaker, down 0.63% to 3011.7 . This cautious sentiment follows significant sell-offs across Asia, with Japan's Nikkei 225 plunging 4.15% to 69360.88, and South Kore...
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