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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 Dips 1.59%: Is Ghost GDP Haunting Asia as Tech Gains Fail to Lift Broader Market?

๐Ÿ“… June 19, 2026 · 03:37 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview The Hang Seng Index declined by 1.59% today, closing at 23924.81, as broad-based weakness in financials and consumer sectors overshadowed a notable rally in Hong Kong technology stocks. This divergence signals investor caution regarding traditional economic pillars despite persistent enthusiasm for AI-driven growth narratives, reflecting a complex capital flow environment. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) concluded the session down 1.59% , settling at 23924.81 points. This decline was largely driven by a significant pullback in sectors sensitive to the Real Economy Rotation, with HK Financials falling 1.18% and China Consumer stocks dropping 1.63% . In stark contrast, the Hang Seng Tech Index surged 2.60% , indicating a bifurcated market sentiment where AI-related optimism remains strong. Trading volume on the HSI was approximately HK$135 billion...
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Hang Seng Plunges 2.12%: Geopolitical Jitters Erase AI Gains, Signaling a Real Economy Shift?

๐Ÿ“… June 18, 2026 · 03:36 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview The Hang Seng Index experienced a significant downturn today, closing at 23796.35 , marking a substantial -2.12% decline. This sharp retraction appears to be driven by a confluence of risk-off sentiment and a discerning sector rotation, overshadowing pockets of tech strength, as investors recalibrate their exposure amidst evolving geopolitical and domestic economic narratives. Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index closed down by a notable 2.12% at 23796.35, signaling a broad-based risk aversion that swept through the market. Despite the broader market weakness, the Hang Seng Tech Index remarkably managed a +2.35% gain, highlighting a bifurcated market where AI-driven optimism in select tech names (like 2382.HK) contrasted sharply with broader financial and consumer sector woes. Trading volume for the day registered approximately HK$135 billion , ...
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