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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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S&P 500 Futures Climb to 7700.75 as Tech Rebounds

Photo by Eddie Mark Blair on Unsplash 📅 August 21, 2026 · 09:09 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Pre-Market Snapshot US futures are pointing higher across the board, with technology leading the charge, suggesting a moderately bullish sentiment for tonight's open. Asian markets closed mixed, while European bourses posted modest gains. This collective movement appears to signal a cautious optimism, potentially driven by a rebound in growth-oriented sectors and a slight easing of immediate geopolitical concerns. US equity futures are positioned for a positive start to the trading session. S&P 500 futures are currently trading at 7700.75 , up 0.50%, while NASDAQ futures lead with a 0.72% gain, reaching 29510.25. Dow futures also advanced by 0.65% to 53193.0, and the Russell 2000 futures gained 0.82% to 3023.7. Overnight, Asian markets presented a mixed picture, with Japan's Nikkei 225 closing down 0.30% at 66016.36, while Hong ...
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