Consumer Price Index (CPI)
A macroeconomic metric measuring the average change over time in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services.
Detailed Definition
The Consumer Price Index measures headline and core inflation by tracking retail prices of essentials like food, energy, housing, and transportation. High CPI readings prompt central banks to hike interest rates to defend purchasing power.
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