Tag: cpi_u
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US Median Weekly Earnings Rise to $1,251 in Q2 2026
Full-time wage and salary workers experienced a 4.6% increase in median weekly earnings to $1,251 in Q2 2026, outperforming inflation, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsWeekly EarningsWage WorkersQ2 2026InflationCPI-U
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Consumer Prices Fall 0.4% in June, Driven by Gasoline Drop
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers decreased 0.4% in June, largely due to falling gasoline prices. Annually, the CPI-U rose 3.5%, while core inflation (excluding food and energy) was flat for the month.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal Government Consumer Price IndexInflationBureau of Labor StatisticsGasoline pricesEconomic dataJune 2026CPI-U
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Real Average Earnings Rise 0.8% in June, BLS Reports
Real average hourly earnings for all employees increased 0.8% in June, driven by a 0.3% rise in hourly earnings and a 0.4% decrease in CPI-U, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Real average weekly earnings also rose 0.8%.
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Real Earnings Decline in May as Inflation Outpaces Wage Growth
Real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.1% in May, as average hourly earnings rose 0.3% but were outpaced by a 0.5% increase in the CPI-U, leading to a 0.2% drop in real average weekly earnings.
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US Real Earnings Decline 0.5% in April
US real average hourly earnings fell 0.5% in April, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite a 0.2% rise in hourly earnings, a 0.6% increase in the CPI-U led to this decline, with real weekly earnings also down…
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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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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.
EconomyPolitics and Government Consumer Price IndexCPI-UInflationFood PricesHousing CostsEnergy PricesBureau of Labor Statistics