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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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KOSPI's Debt-Fueled 8% Leap Signals 2026 Bubble Risk as US Futures Dip: Are Bond Termites Eating AI Gains?

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📅 May 21, 2026 · 09:13 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US futures indicate a cautious start, with all major indices trending slightly lower after a mixed session in Asia and a negative close in Europe. The notable exception is South Korea's KOSPI, which experienced a remarkable 8.42% surge, driven by speculative, debt-fueled trading. This divergence points to underlying market anxieties juxtaposed with pockets of intense, potentially unsustainable, bullishness. As US markets prepare to open, S&P 500 futures are trading at 7424.5 , down 0.37%, while NASDAQ futures dipped 0.56% to 29226.5 . Dow futures also showed weakness, falling 0.28% to 49955.0 , and the Russell 2000 futures are down 0.52% at 2806.2 . Across the Pacific, Asian markets painted a divergent picture: Japan's Nikkei 225 surged an impressive 3.14% to 61684.14, contrasting sharply with a 1.03% decline for the Hang Seng and a 2.04% drop for the ...
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