Q&A: What is the consumer price index? An economist explains
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest inflation report, based on the U.S. Department of Labor's consumer price index (CPI), on March 12. The monthly report tells consumers how ...
Core inflation ticks up, with PCE report showing prices rising faster than economists had forecast
A closely watched measure of inflation shows that prices excluding fuel and food ticked up in February. Here's what to know.
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Core PCE price index takes center stage in Friday’s economic lineup
The spotlight falls on the Core PCE Price Index, a key inflation indicator closely watched by the Federal Reserve. Major Economic Events to Watch: • 8:30 AM ET - Core PCE Price Index (Feb ...