Tag: shelter_costs
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Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October, Leaving Real Pay Flat
Core prices less food and energy rose 0.3 percent, and a matching 0.4 percent gain in average hourly earnings left inflation-adjusted pay unchanged for the month.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsEmployment and Labor Consumer Price IndexBureau of Labor Statisticsinflationshelter costsOctober 2026All Urban ConsumersReal Earningsaverage hourly earningsCPI-Ureal average weekly earnings
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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.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsSocial Issues Consumer Price IndexInflationBureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2026Gasoline pricesShelter costsEconomic Indicators