The most-watched measure of inflation — tracks changes in prices of a basket of consumer goods.
Headline CPI includes food and energy; "core" CPI strips them out (more stable, better for trend). Released monthly. Different countries use different baskets reflecting local consumption — US, India, UK CPI all measure inflation but with different compositions.
The most-watched measure of inflation — tracks changes in prices of a basket of consumer goods. Headline CPI includes food and energy; "core" CPI strips them out (more stable, better for trend). Released monthly. Different countries use different baskets reflecting local consumption — US, India, UK CPI all measure inflation but with different compositions.
In economics, CPI (Consumer Price Index) is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Headline CPI includes food and energy; "core" CPI strips them out (more stable, better for trend). Released monthly.
The Quick Take * AUD/USD surged toward the 0.7260 region on Monday, driven by improving demand for commodity-linked currencies * Renewed geopolitical tension after President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal as 'totally unacceptable' * No major analyst or institutional commentary cited; single-source coverage limits depth of market reaction data * Traders are closely awaiting the upcoming US CPI release, which could set direction for the USD and AUD/USD pair * Rising AUD signals
May 15, 2026
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May 12, 2026
The Quick Take * US CPI rose 3.3% year-over-year in March 2026, matching the Dow Jones consensus estimate exactly * Energy prices spiked as a key driver of March inflation, attributed to escalating Iran conflict * Reading in line with forecasts limits immediate Fed hawkish pivot, but energy volatility complicates outlook * Markets will closely watch April CPI to assess if Iran-driven energy spike is transitory or sustained * Elevated US energy inflation could lift global oil prices, pressu
Apr 28, 2026
April CPI came in slightly below expectations at 3.1% year-over-year. Shelter inflation fell to its lowest reading since 2021, raising hopes for further disinflation.
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