CPI
Always released at 10:30pm BNE (UTC+10).
| Date (Brisbane) | Actual | Expected | Previous | Difference | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% | -0.1% | cpi-april |
| May 14, 2025 | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.2% | cpi-may |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | cpi-june |
TLDR: CPI tells us how much the cost of living has increased. If it goes up, the fed may raise interest rates, which may cause more people to invest in USD and make it go up.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key economic indicator that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of goods and services.
It reflects inflation trends and is closely watched by central banks, traders, and policymakers.
When the actual CPI figure differs from the expected value, it often triggers sharp market reactions: a higher-than-expected CPI suggests rising inflation, which can lead to expectations of interest rate hikes and typically strengthens the USD; conversely, a lower-than-expected CPI may signal weakening inflation, reducing rate hike expectations and often weakening the USD.
These shifts can cause immediate volatility in currency pairs, especially on hourly charts, and influence broader trends on daily timeframes.