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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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3 Asia Signals for Tonight's Wall Street Open: Tech Shift, Tariffs, and Treasury Jitters

Photo by Kinsey Wang on Unsplash 📅 July 21, 2026 · 04:55 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Hong Kong Market Overview The Hang Seng Index closed down marginally by 0.04% at 25132.29 today, primarily driven by a significant pullback in technology stocks which offset gains in financials. Despite a quiet session, global geopolitical headlines and US tariff news created a cautious undertone, impacting investor sentiment and capital allocation. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) finished the session at 25132.29, registering a slight dip of 0.04% . This muted performance contrasted sharply with the broader regional rally. The Hang Seng Tech Index, in particular, was a notable laggard, declining by 3.07% , as investors appear to be re-evaluating growth valuations amid rising global uncertainties. Trading volume remained subdued, hovering around 85% of its 30-day average, indicating a lack of strong conviction. Market breadth was balanced, with ...
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Tech's Mixed Fortunes Amidst Energy's Rise: Real Economy Shifts Underway

Photo by Robb Miller on Unsplash 📅 July 20, 2026 · 08:10 PM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing S&P 500 7,443.28 ▼ 0.19% NASDAQ 25,508.07 ▼ 0.05% Dow Jones 51,839.26 ▼ 0.59% VIX 18.65 ▼ 0.64% Market Overview — July 20, 2026 US stocks closed mostly lower on July 20, 2026, with the S&P 500 declining by 0.19% to 7443.28, the NASDAQ barely down 0.05% to 25508.07, and the Dow Jones falling 0.59% to 51839.26. The broader market sentiment appeared cautious, though volatility remained subdued, underscoring a period of consolidation rather than a sharp directional move. On July 20, 2026, Wall Street witnessed a slight retreat across major indices after a period of robust gains. The S...
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