Oct 27, 2023

What’s the difference between CPI and PCE?

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Folks in econ circles sure do love their acronyms. We give you the TL;DR on both the consumer price index and the personal consumption expenditures price index.

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What’s the difference between CPI and PCE?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Oct 27, 2023

The consumer price index and the personal consumption expenditures price index measure the changing cost of different baskets of goods.

Housing is a bigger part of the CPI than the PCE, and the increase in housing costs has pushed the CPI higher.

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by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom

Oct 20, 2023

From faux English language programs to government impersonators, here's how criminals are targeting immigrants.

Complicated immigration law creates an opportunity for bad actors.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Alex Schroeder Producer

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Jesson Duller Media Producer

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