Here's what latest CPI report says about inflation
Inflation in February rose 2.8% on an annual basis, slightly lower than economists had forecast but continuing to signal that ...
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What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates the CPI as a weighted average of prices for a basket of goods and services representative of aggregate U.S. consumer spending. The CPI is a measure ...
Here's what to expect in the CPI report on Wednesday
Consumer Price Index data on Wednesday will give Americans, and the Federal Reserve, another readout on inflation.
Here's the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.
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What do high-frequency expenditure network data reveal about spending and inflation during COVID‑19?
The official consumer price index (CPI) uses a fixed basket of goods and services, based on expenditures reported by Canadians in the Survey of Household Spending (SHS). The CPI basket was last ...
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Limitations of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
The CPI tracks the average price of a basket of goods, including basic foodstuffs, housing costs, clothing, healthcare, and recreational items. It does not account for qualitative changes or ...