Kenneth Louie, associate professor of economics at Penn State Behrend, explained in the following ... price data are used to construct the "CPI-U" index number, which measures the cost of ...

The CPI report was cooler than expected, although inflation is still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% annual goal.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used as a chief barometer of inflation. But what is it and how is it calculated? CNBC Select explains below and recommends some cards that could help put money ...

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The federal government’s producer price index can show when higher prices are coming soon to a retailer near you.

Tariff effects will significantly impact upcoming Consumer Price Index data, according to Ellen Zentner, Chief U.S. Economist ...

The Consumer Price Index in March rose 2.4% on an annual basis, showing progress in the Federal Reserve's battle to bring down inflation to a 2% rate. The CPI was forecast to rise 2.6% last month ...

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