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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 Drop 0.24% as Asia Gains

Photo by Larry Nalzaro on Unsplash 📅 September 04, 2026 · 09:12 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing US Futures Snapshot S&P 500 Futures 7,736.00 ▼ 0.24% Dow Futures 53,569.00 ▼ 0.33% Russell 2000 Fut. 2,954.90 ▼ 0.50% Data snapshot from the latest available trading session; percentage changes are session-over-session. Pre-Market Snapshot US stock futures face mild downward pressure ahead of today's opening bell, contrasting sharply with rallies across Asian equities. S&P 500 futures fell 0.24% to 7736.0, while Dow and Russell futures also pulled back. Investors are calibrating exposure against emerging geopolitical headline risks and upcoming election uncertainty before the market open. As Wall Street prepares for today's session, futures equity contracts point to a subdued start across American exchanges. S&P 500 futures stand down 0.24% at 7736.0, with Dow futures dropping 0.33% to 53569.0 and Russell 2000 futures slu...
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Hang Seng Rises, China Falls: Regional Divergence

Photo by Alan Arseven on Unsplash 📅 September 04, 2026 · 03:38 AM EDT  |  Wall Street Daily Briefing Asia Market Snapshot Hang Seng Index 25,674.56 ▲ 1.44% Shanghai Composite 3,930.12 ▼ 0.29% Nikkei 225 (Japan) 65,020.94 ▲ 1.08% KOSPI (Korea) 6,687.21 ▲ 1.90% Data snapshot from the latest available trading session; percentage changes are session-over-session. Hong Kong Market Overview The Hong Kong stock market today posted strong gains as the benchmark Hang Seng index surged past key psychological levels. This upward trajectory was fueled by robust buying in the heavy-weight technology sector and mainland financials, contrasting sharply with weaker sentiment on the domestic mainland exchanges as global asset allocators repositioned their portfolios. The Hang Seng Index closed at 25674.56 , staging a firm rally of +1.44% compared to the prior session. Underpinning this move was a robust performance in the Hang Seng Tech sector, w...
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