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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure of average price changes for a basket of consumer goods and services.

Definition

A measure of average price changes for a basket of consumer goods and services. It's the most common inflation metric. When CPI comes in higher than expected, markets often sell off because it means more Fed rate hikes.

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