Source | |
Measures | Change in the price of imported goods and services purchased domestically; |
Usual Effect | 'Actual' greater than 'Forecast' is good for currency; |
Frequency | Released monthly, about 13 days after the month ends; |
Next Release | |
FF Notes | This is the earliest government-released inflation data; |
Why Traders Care | It contributes to inflation for businesses and consumers, especially those who rely heavily on imported goods and services; |
Also Called | Import Price Index; |