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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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Nvidia's Q1 Earnings: The $26.8 Billion AI Frontier Meets China's Zero Market Share Challenge

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📅 May 19, 2026 · 08:39 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing 📌 Source: finance.yahoo.com What Happened Nvidia is reporting its Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings today, May 20, 2026, amidst high expectations for sustained AI chip growth. However, the company faces intensifying competition from tech giants developing custom chips and has confirmed a complete loss of market share in China, signaling significant geopolitical headwinds. Today marks a pivotal moment for the market's leading AI chipmaker, Nvidia, as it reports its Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings. Analysts project robust revenue of approximately $26.8 billion , representing a substantial 22% quarter-over-quarter increase , primarily driven by its dominant data center segment, which is expected to show a 35% year-over-year growth . However, the landscape is shifting rapidly. Tech behemoths like Amazon and Google have collectively poured over $25 billion into custom AI chip development since 2...
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Hang Seng Inches Up 0.07%: Geopolitical Oil Surge & Real Economy Rotation Signal Caution for 2026

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📅 May 11, 2026 · 03:41 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview The Hang Seng Index posted a marginal gain of +0.07% today, closing at 26412.53 , as resilience in financials and select real estate counters helped offset a notable weakness in the technology sector. The session was primarily driven by a cautious sentiment reflecting escalating geopolitical risks, specifically the surge in Brent Crude prices, which overshadowed any significant domestic catalysts. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed the May 11, 2026 session up a modest 0.07% , reaching 26412.53 points. This muted performance occurred amidst a backdrop of falling U.S. stock futures and a significant surge in oil prices, signaling a global shift towards risk aversion. The Hang Seng Tech Index (iShares) notably declined by -0.81% , indicating a clear capital outflow from growth-oriented tech names. Conversely, HK Financials saw a modest gain of +...
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