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CPI

CPI, or Consumer Price Index, measures changes over time in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services.

Why it matters to you

Inflation data can influence expectations for central bank policy and interest rates. Unexpected CPI readings can therefore produce significant volatility across equities, bonds, currencies and crypto.

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Inflation, Federal Reserve, Interest Rate

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