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CPI
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.
The federal government's inflation measures can feel ... wrong. How accurate are they?
Apr 30, 2024
CPI and PCE can both seem to be out of step with consumers' experience.
Electricity bills could hit your pocketbook even more this summer
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Henry Epp
Apr 10, 2024
The Energy Information Association expects electricity demand to rise by 4% this summer, anticipating that it’ll be even hotter than last year.
Import prices rose more slowly in February. That could help bring down inflation.
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Justin Ho
Mar 15, 2024
The Labor Department reported that the price of imported goods rose 0.3% in February compared to 0.8% the month before.
Inflation falls, but not as much as expected
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Matt Levin
Feb 13, 2024
The CPI rose 3.1% in January compared to a year ago.
When an item costs more but you still need it? That's "inelastic demand."
Feb 13, 2024
Despite inflation, people still buy as much food, medicine, gasoline — even coffee.
For public good, not for profit.
How are health insurance costs reflected in inflation calculations?
Nov 13, 2023
To make the CPI’s health care component more accurate, the Bureau of Labor Statistics changed how it uses health insurance data.
What’s the difference between CPI and PCE?
Oct 27, 2023
The consumer price index and the personal consumption expenditures price index measure the changing cost of different baskets of goods.
Would-be used-car buyers could be in for a rude awakening on dealers' lots
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Henry Epp
Oct 12, 2023
While prices slipped last month, they're still significantly higher than before the pandemic — and headed higher.