Consumer Prices In April, overall CPI inflation declined to 1.1% on a year-over-year basis from 1.5% in March.  The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) edged down to 1.7% from 1.9%.  The core inflation rate is trending below … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In September, overall CPI inflation rose to 2.0% on a year-over-year basis from 1.7% in August, largely driven by a continued rise in energy prices. The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) rose slightly to 2.0% … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In August, overall CPI inflation rose to 1.7% on a year-over-year basis from 1.4% in July, driven by an increase in food and energy prices. The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) declined to 1.9% in … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In July, overall CPI inflation eased to 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. Consumer prices remained soft, reflecting a decline in energy prices. The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) edged down to 2.1% in July, from … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In June, overall CPI inflation held steady at 1.7% on a year-over-year basis. Consumer prices remained soft, reflecting a decline in energy prices. Meanwhile food prices rose 0.2% in June. The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In May, overall CPI inflation softened to 1.7% from 2.3% in April on a year-over-year basis, driven primarily by a decline in energy prices. The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) increased at a 2.3% rate … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In April, overall CPI inflation softened to 2.3% from 2.7% in March on a year-over-year basis, driven primarily by a decline in energy prices. The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) increased at a 2.3% rate. … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In March, the CPI showed consumer prices increased 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) increased at a 2.3% rate. Improvement in the domestic economy, coupled with rising oil prices, raised … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In February, the CPI showed consumer prices increased 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) increased at a 2.2% rate. Overall, price increases remained subdued. However, concerns recently developed about rising … Continue reading →

Consumer Prices In January, the CPI showed consumer prices increased 2.9% on a year-over-year basis.  The year-over-year Core CPI (CPI less food and energy) increased at a 2.3% rate.  Overall, price increases remained subdued.  However, concerns have recently developed about … Continue reading →