Definition
CPI is the most-watched inflation report. Headline CPI includes everything; core CPI leaves out food and energy because they are volatile. Markets react to the result versus expectations because it influences central bank decisions.
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CPI (Consumer Price Index)
A monthly measure of how much prices have changed for a typical basket of consumer goods and services.
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