CPI (Consumer Price Index)
Measures price changes in goods and services purchased by consumers. Has the most direct impact on central bank monetary policy.
Market Impact
RISING / BULLISH
Stock declines and Dollar strength due to rate hike/tightening fears. Risk of reflation.
FALLING / BEARISH
Stock rallies and Dollar weakness on rate cut hopes. Progress in disinflation is welcomed.
Context 2026
In 2026, attention is on the expanding contribution of new service sectors like 'AI Agent Subscription Costs' and 'Robotaxi Fares', rather than energy prices.
OmniMetric Relevance
Medium. Becoming a lagging indicator, so weighted lower in the GMS Score than leading indicators like PCE or employment data.