What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) regularly measures the change in the prices paid by consumers in the U.S. for a representative ...
CNN

Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%, but economists say to take it with ‘the entire salt shaker’

Inflation unexpectedly – and sharply – slowed in November, a seemingly welcome change for Americans weighed down by the persistently high cost of living. However, economists were quick to caution ...
Seeking Alpha

Consumer Price Index: Inflation Rises 2.9% In August, As Expected

The headline CPI figure rose to 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.7% in July and in line with expectations. This is the highest level since January and marks the fourth consecutive month inflation has ...
CNBC

November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows

The consumer price index rose at a 2.7% annualized rate last month, a delayed report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed. Economists polled by Dow Jones expected the CPI to have risen 3.1%. The ...
Morningstar

March CPI Report Shows Impact of Surging Energy Prices with Inflation at 3.3%

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index increased 3.3% in March from year-ago levels after rising 2.4% in February. Year-over-year core CPI (which excludes volatile food ...