Tag: consumer_price_index
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data for March and May 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released key economic data for March and May 2026, detailing employer costs, price indexes, and real earnings. Reports also covered May 2026 nonfarm payroll increases, job openings, and family unemployment rates, alongside upcoming economic releases.
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Media Monitor: Consumer Price Index Rises 4.2 Percent in May, Highest Since 2023
The Washington Post reports the consumer price index increased 4.2 percent in May, the steepest rise since 2023, with inflation fueled by the Iran war.
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Consumer Price Index Rises 0.5% in May, Driven by Gasoline and Shelter Costs
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.5% in May, with a 4.2% annual increase. Gasoline and shelter prices were key factors in the latest inflation data.
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BLS Releases New Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data on state and industry productivity, labor force demographics, and regional employment trends for May 26-29, 2026. Upcoming reports include employment, turnover, and consumer price data.
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Media Monitor: Consumer Prices Rise 3.8 Percent Annually, Driven by Gasoline
The Washington Post is reporting that the Labor Department's consumer price index increased 3.8 percent annually through April, primarily due to surging gasoline prices, marking the highest inflation in nearly three years.
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Consumer Price Index Rises 0.6% in April, Driven by Shelter and Gasoline
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.6% in April, with a 3.8% rise over the past year. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, also saw increases, primarily due to higher shelter and gasoline prices.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published new economic data for April and March 2026, covering employment, productivity, and labor turnover. It also announced key upcoming releases, including the Consumer and Producer Price Indexes.
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US Consumer Prices Show Modest Inflation in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 2.4% increase over the last 12 months, with a 0.4% rise in January. Key sectors like food and energy experienced varied price changes.
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US Inflation Holds Steady in January, Midwest Sees Similar Trends
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) remained unchanged nationally and in the Midwest region in January, indicating stable inflation rates across key economic sectors.
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US Inflation Shows Modest Rise in January 2026, Driven by Goods and Services
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in January 2026, with notable increases in 'Other Goods and Services' and 'Housing'.
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Consumer Prices Rise 2.4% Nationally in January, Regional Variations Noted
The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) saw a 2.4% increase nationwide in January. The Mid-Atlantic region experienced varied inflation rates, with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria seeing the highest rise at 2.8%.
BusinessEconomy Consumer Price IndexInflationMid-AtlanticPhiladelphiaWashington D.C.BaltimoreNortheast RegionBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Consumer Prices Show Modest Increase in January
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 2.4% year-over-year in January, while the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased by 2.2%.
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US Inflation Holds Steady in December, Annual Rate at 2.7%
The Consumer Price Index remained unchanged in December, with the annual inflation rate holding at 2.7%. Key price changes were observed across various sectors including food, housing, and energy.
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Consumer Prices Rose 2.7% Annually in December
The Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) saw a 2.7% increase in December compared to the previous year, with notable regional variations in inflation.
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US Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.7% in December
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) remained unchanged at 2.7% year-over-year in December, matching the previous month's rate. Key sectors like housing and food saw moderate increases.
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US Consumer Prices Rise in June 2025, Driven by Housing and Food Costs
US consumer prices continue to climb in June 2025, with housing and food costs rising. Energy prices decline, but overall inflation persists across regions.
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Consumer Prices Rise in U.S. and South: June 2025 CPI Data
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2025 reveals a 0.3 percent increase in both the U.S. City Average and the South region. Housing and food costs have risen, while apparel prices have declined slightly.
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Northeast Consumer Prices Rise 3.1 Percent in April 2025
Consumer prices in the Northeast U.S. rose 3.1% in April 2025, with increases in housing, food and beverages. Energy prices saw a decrease, while utility gas services increased significantly.
EconomyPolitics and Government Consumer Price IndexNortheastInflationNew EnglandMiddle AtlanticCPI-WCost of LivingBureau of Labor Statistics