The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. Indexes are available for the U.S. and various geographic areas.

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.6 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Oct 10, 2024 · Here are five key takeaways from the US consumer price index report for September, released Thursday: Both the headline and the core CPI, which excludes food and energy, came in 0.1...

Oct 10, 2024 · The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September from year-ago levels—a tick down from August’s 2.5% rate. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and...

There were some indexes that declined in September, including those for used cars and trucks, apparel, and communication. The all items index increased 8.2 percent for the 12 months ending September, a slightly smaller figure than the 8.3-percent increase for the period ending August.

Oct 13, 2022 · Consumer prices rose 0.4% in September and were up 8.2% from a year ago, according to BLS data released Thursday. Excluding food and energy, the core consumer …

Oct 10, 2024 · Follow live coverage and analysis of today's consumer price data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest reading of the consumer price index this morning. The …

Along with the index for shelter, the indexes for new vehicles, household furnishings and operations, and motor vehicle insurance also rose in September. The indexes for airline fares, apparel, and used cars and trucks all declined over the month.

Oct 10, 2024 · The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a schedule of monthly release dates for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and associated data on consumer inflation. The CPI measures changes in what American consumers pay for everyday items ranging from coffee to cars.

In September, headline CPI slowed for a sixth straight month to 2.4%, its lowest level since February 2021. Additionally, core CPI rose to 3.3%, its highest level in four months.