Limitations of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Reviewed by Somer Anderson The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is considered one of the most fundamental and critically important ...
When Should I Use Seasonally Adjusted Data From the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
The CPI data published on a broader national level is always adjusted for seasonal effects and most commonly used by those ...
U.S. Inflation Rates Over Time and the Forecast for 2025
Entering 2025, models from forecasting companies like Trading Economics anticipate inflation rates between 2.4% and 2.9% ...
Social Security COLA prediction: Bad news for retirees?
The non-partisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.1%, based on data from the Bureau ...
Here’s What To Expect From January’s CPI Inflation Figures
The Consumer Price Index report for January is expected to show broadly unchanged annual inflation according to nowcasts. That may be broadly good news for the Fed.
Americans' Paychecks Are Worth Less Because of Inflation—Here's How Much
This disparity impacts everyday Americans who now find their paychecks do not stretch as far as they once did. The Consumer ...
Egg Prices Skyrocket as Avian Flu and New Cage-Free Laws Reshape the Industry
According to the Consumer Price Index, egg prices have skyrocketed in recent months, with some consumers paying more than ...
Shelling out: Egg prices rise nearly 37 percent
The Consumer Price Index shows egg prices are up 36.8% from this time last year. The average price of a dozen Grade A large ...
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Limitations of the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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