I asked the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT to explain CPI to me like I am 12. I also ask it how understanding the report could save me money.

CPI report April 2025: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was released on Tuesday, showing inflation eased to a four-year low in April as the initial impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Inflation defied economists’ expectations, holding above 3%. The latest data in the January CPI report are likely to have a big impact on the stock market and the Fed’s decisions on interest rates.

A debate is brewing about whether the rate of inflation really slowed in January. A key linchpin in the debate is the recent government shutdown. Since the government was closed in October and half of ...

While the economy has been on a strong recovery trek, the rising cost of gasoline has left many drivers fuming. Wall Street is now paying attention, with the consumer price index – a key inflation ...