The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used as a chief barometer of inflation. But what is it and how is it calculated? CNBC Select explains below and recommends some cards that could help put money ...

The U.S. consumer price index increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was ...

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates the CPI as a weighted average of prices for a basket of ...

Here is a list of our partners and here's how we make money. Updated Feb. 12. Current index: The consumer price index, or CPI, increased 0.5% in January, according to the most recent report.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the headline figure for the Consumer Price Index rose to 2.89% year-over-year, right in line with economist expectations. Additionally, core CPI came ...