Import prices
Import prices
This indicator demonstrates changes in prices of imports over a month's period. It indicates inflation and influences the Consumer Price Index as CPI considers prices for imported goods and services. The value of these prices are included in a basket of goods and services and influence the picture of retail price change. It has a moderate influence on the market. In cases where a rise in the base rate of interest is expected an increase in this index may lead to a rise in the value of the US dollar. Index data is released once a month after 10th at 08:30 EST (New York) together with the Export Prices Index.
