Discover what the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is, how it measures inflation, and its impact on investing decisions, financial markets, and the economy.

Key Takeaways Escalation clauses frequently facilitate the creation of long-term contracts, and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is often used as a measurement to apply or trigger an escalation clause.

As a shopper, you're aware when prices on things you normally buy go up or down. You experience it at the supermarket, the gas station, when shopping for clothes or anywhere else you spend ...