There are many price indices for the US economy. Most people focus on the consumer price index (CPI) because it’s relevant to individual members of the economy. Another index, often misunderstood,* is ...

Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Allie Canal explains what the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is and why the market relies on it as a crucial measure of the US economy. To watch more expert insights and ...

Analysis: The Consumer Price Index is the official measure of inflation - here's what it does and doesn't measure, how it's calculated and what it means We often hear about inflation in the news and ...