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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 Edges Up 0.06%: Is Geopolitical De-escalation Sparking a Real Economy Shift?

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📅 May 26, 2026 · 03:37 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview Hang Seng Index closed marginally higher at 25621.8, gaining 0.06%, primarily influenced by a significant drop in Brent Crude prices. This oil price tumble, driven by de-escalation hopes in the Iran conflict, eased inflation concerns but led to cautious trading. Hong Kong Financials outperformed, suggesting a defensive rotation in capital flows. The Hang Seng Index concluded today's session at 25621.8 , posting a modest gain of 0.06% . This muted performance comes as the broader market grappled with conflicting signals. The Hang Seng Tech Index (iShares) saw a modest uplift of +0.84% , reflecting a slight return of interest after recent volatility, yet overall trading volume remained subdued, hovering around 75% of its 30-day average. Market breadth was largely neutral, with advancers barely outnumbering decliners by a 1.1:1 ratio. Globally, future...
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Wall Street Rises: S&P 500 Climbs 0.37% as Oil's 5.31% Tumble Reshapes Geopolitical Risk

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📅 May 25, 2026 · 08:14 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing S&P 500 7,473.47 ▲ 0.37% NASDAQ 26,343.97 ▲ 0.19% Dow Jones 50,579.7 ▲ 0.58% VIX 16.59 ▼ 0.66% Market Overview — May 25, 2026 On May 25, 2026, Wall Street saw a broad rally, with the S&P 500 advancing to 7473.47 , a gain of +0.37%. The tech-heavy NASDAQ also edged higher by +0.19% to 26343.97, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average led the major indices, climbing +0.58% to 50579.7. This upward movement suggests a cautious optimism, even as underlying macro dynamics remain complex for investors. Yesterday, US stocks largely shrugged off early jitters to close in positive territory, with the S&P 500 reaching 7473.47...
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