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CPI
Inflation is falling, but consumers aren't celebrating yet
Oct 10, 2024
The September CPI showed inflation slowing to 2.4% annually, but consumer sentiment hasn't yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
Some consumers are shifting to older models of used cars
Sep 11, 2024
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 federal government has two main measures of inflation. They don't agree.
Sep 9, 2024
The CPI shows consistently higher inflation than the PCE because it emphasizes different prices. Their gap has been wider than usual.
CPI could be Fed's last gut check before interest rate decision
Sep 9, 2024
The monthly inflation gauge, to be released Wednesday, could influence how much the central bank cuts rates next week.
The last time inflation was under 3% was March 2021
Aug 21, 2024
The economy — and life —has changed a lot since.
Sticky shelter prices make Fed's 2% inflation target hard to reach
Jul 11, 2024
Housing costs rose 5.2% in June from a year earlier, pulling up the consumer price index.
How does the cost of housing figure into the consumer price index? It's complicated.
Jun 14, 2024
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.
For public good, not for profit.
Why is the Fed still so cautious about interest rates?
Jun 13, 2024
Despite the CPI coming in unexpectedly low, the Federal Reserve needs more convincing that inflation is really getting better.
In April, grocery store prices were flat — or even lower
May 15, 2024
Consumers tend to be very sensitive to food costs. Fresh edibles like fruit, vegetables and meat saw substantial declines.
Why isn't the cost of borrowing money included in the consumer price index?
May 15, 2024
Loans are a big cost, but they would muddle the data in the CPI. Fed rate hikes would essentially create inflation, despite their intention.