What is the Consumer Price Index and why is it important?
May 17, 2022 · The Consumer Price Index (CPI) records the price of a range of goods and services to keep track of inflation. CPIs continue to rise in many countries.
See how US inflation rates have changed since 2020
May 31, 2023 · The inflation rate in the US has been on the rise in recent years, reaching a high of 8.3% in 2022. This chart illustrates the rise of inflation for 2020-23.
Past and present inflation are more similar than you think
Jun 28, 2022 · With inflation currently high in the US and globally, economists are examining other periods in the history of its use for comparisons and learnings.
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Aug 9, 2024 · This weekly round-up brings you the latest news from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: US recession fears abate as jobless claims fall; China's …
Here's how much the inflation rate has risen in the US | World …
Mar 16, 2022 · Rates of inflation in the United States are still increasing after hitting a 40-year high in January 2022. The Consumer Price Index for All Consumers (CPI-U) has increased by …
Why is US inflation so low? | World Economic Forum
Aug 29, 2015 · On average, CPI inflation tends to run a few tenths higher than PCE inflation, and, because the CPI has a modestly larger weight on energy prices, fluctuations in the CPI …
What is hyperinflation? | World Economic Forum
Jun 13, 2022 · Hyperinflation goes beyond inflation. In a nutshell, it is incredibly rapid inflation. If you were living in a country gripped by hyperinflation, you’d know about it. It refers to a …
What is inflation and how does it affect consumers?
Nov 2, 2022 · Inflation pressures are more persistent than previously anticipated, but what is the inflation rate, how is it calculated and how can we rein it in?
How has inflation affected the prices of goods in the US? | World ...
Jan 4, 2023 · Inflation has caused the cost of many goods in the US to increase significantly in the past year. This chart shows the overall price changes of selected goods during this period …
How have US goods and services changed in price since 2000?
Feb 28, 2023 · Consumer Price Inflation, by Type of Good or Service (2000-2022) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) provides a steady indication of how inflation is affecting the economy. This …