The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
U.S. CPI & Economic Insights English 한국어 1. What the Indicator Means The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of goods and services. It is the primary gauge for inflation and cost-of-living adjustments. 2. Release Frequency & Timing The CPI is released monthly , typically between the 10th and 15th of each month at 8:30 AM Eastern Time (ET) , reporting data for the previous month. 3. Market Impact CPI dictates the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. Higher than expected inflation usually leads to bearish sentiment in equities and bullish moves in the USD. 4. Related Indicators Consider Producer Price Index (PPI), Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), and Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) for a comprehensive view. Indicator Full Nam...