Economic Indicators

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What Is CPI and Why Does Every Market Move Around It?

The Consumer Price Index is the single most market-moving economic release. Here is what it measures, how it is calculated, and why every asset class trades around the print.

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Economic Indicators

PMI Decoded: Why a Single 50.0 Number Moves Trillions in Markets

The Purchasing Managers Index is one of the most-watched leading indicators. Here is how it is constructed, what the 50.0 threshold means, and why it matters for every asset class.

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