CPI

Consumer inflation was pretty moderate in October, with prices overall rising 2.6% year-over-year. But car insurance bills have climbed by 14%—more than five times the rate of inflation overall.

While shelter costs are up from last year, according the consumer price index, other data shows rents have been falling in some metro areas.

Price growth has moderated. Wage growth hasn't, for the most part.

The September CPI showed inflation slowing to 2.4% annually, but consumer sentiment hasn't yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.

They may come at a lower price point, but there are downsides — like, it can be harder to get a loan to buy one.

The CPI shows consistently higher inflation than the PCE because it emphasizes different prices. Their gap has been wider than usual.

The monthly inflation gauge, to be released Wednesday, could influence how much the central bank cuts rates next week.

The economy — and life —has changed a lot since.

Housing costs rose 5.2% in June from a year earlier, pulling up the consumer price index.

Owners' equivalent rent measures the market cost of living in a home — which is a bit different from how much we actually spend on housing.