How to Read the CPI Inflation Report
The Consumer Price Index measures changes in consumer prices for a defined basket. Headline, core, monthly and annual rates answer different questions.
How to verify it
Check the release month and whether figures are seasonally adjusted. One month does not determine the entire inflation trend.
Primary source: Open official reference ↗
Identify the publication date and compare facts with forecasts. Do not assume a headline predicts an investment return.