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.
May CPI surged to 4.2% — a three-year high driven by Iran conflict energy effects — while Trump's 'love' for inflation rattled Wall Street and eliminated remaining 2026 rate-cut expectations.
Jun 14, 2026
India's May CPI print came in at 3.93% year-on-year, below expectations and beneath RBI's 4.2% Q1FY27 forecast.
Jun 14, 2026
US consumer price inflation climbed to 4.2% on an annual basis, driven primarily by an energy price surge.
Jun 11, 2026
Hungarian CPI fell below MNB's tolerance lower bound — Commerzbank says door is open for rate cuts, pressuring the Forint.
Jun 10, 2026
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