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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...

SpaceX IPO Buzz and Leveraged Euphoria: Are Red Flags Signalling a Real Economy Reality Check Tonight?

📅 June 10, 2026 · 09:15 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US equity futures are showing a cautious dip ahead of tonight's open, with tech-heavy NASDAQ futures leading declines. This signals investor apprehension, contrasting with mixed performances across Asian and European markets, where significant gains in Korea's KOSPI were offset by broad European weakness. The global sentiment appears fractured, reflecting underlying anxieties. US equity futures are signaling a softer open, indicating a potential pullback after recent gains. S&P 500 futures are down 0.51% to 7354.75, while NASDAQ futures lead the decline, shedding 0.86% to 28865.5. Dow futures also registered a modest dip of 0.46% at 50673.0, with Russell 2000 futures down 0.16% at 2863.6. This cautious sentiment follows a mixed session in Asia, where Japan's Nikkei 225 edged up 0.24% to 64179.27 and Korea's KOSPI surged 3.29% to 7730.82, po...