Articles About CPI
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May 16, 2013Fed’s Easy Money Policy Gets a Green Light From Low Inflation
Consumer prices in the United States continue to move steadily, but very slowly, upward...
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May 14, 2013More Proof the Fed Isn’t Screwing Up the Economy
If you're looking for inflationary pressure, you won't find it in April's preliminary import and export data...
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April 16, 2013Tuesday’s Mid-Day Movers: 3 Stories Driving Markets
U.S. stocks advanced on Tuesday afternoon, curbing some of Monday's losses. Here are three stories affecting the markets right now...
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February 21, 2013Inflation Rate Is Down, Core Measures Hold Steady
While inflation has not swelled as much as the federal government predicted, the situation remains somewhat tense as the government attempts to stimulate economic growth and curb the jobless rate.
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April 25, 2012A Deep Dive into Durable Goods Orders
As these charts illustrate, when we study durable goods orders in the larger context of population growth and also adjust for inflation, the data becomes a coincident macro-indicator of a major shift in demand within the U.S. economy...
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April 14, 2012Here’s How Inflation Affects YOU
What does an increase in inflation mean at the micro level — specifically to your household?
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April 13, 2012Producer Price Index: Headline is Tame but Core Inflation Jumps
Now let's visualize the numbers with an overlay of the Headline and Core...
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February 20, 2012Food Inflation Hits Consumers in the Wallet and Stomach
Food costs continue to rise...
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January 20, 2012Inflation Concerns Remain as Gold and Silver Climb Higher
Due to revisions in the Consumer Price Index over the years such as hedonic and substitution adjustments, the inflation rate is often understated...
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November 22, 2011Gasoline Prices: A Drop Before Thanksgiving
Just in time to spend it at retailers across the land ...
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November 16, 2011
Gasoline Prices: Could We Head Back to $4 a Gallon?
Oil is heading back to $100 a barrel, so a gallon of gas may follow ...
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November 08, 2011
Gasoline Price Roundup: More Relief for Drivers
Let's see how the pump is treating everyone ...
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November 07, 2011Government Planning to Possibly Reduce Inflation Measurement Standard
Inflation, otherwise known as the hidden tax...
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November 01, 2011
Gasoline Price Cheat Sheet: Now 2 States are Over $4
Here are some excellent charts to put prices in perspective ...
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October 24, 2011Are Inflation Fears Overblown?
This CPI data seems to indicate something different than the popular meme ...
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