Consumer Price Index (CPI) for MARCH 2026

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March, 2026:

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CPI During March, 2026: 330.213

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.9%

->  Actual: +1.05% (+3.428 points)

• Year-on-Year Change: +3.26% (+10.414 points)

[Y-o-Y previous = +2.41%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.3%

 - > Actual: +0.34% (+1.149 points)

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.6% (+8.458 points)

[Y-o-Y previous = +2.46%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During March, 2025: 319.799

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CHART: Consumer Price Index

12-Month Percentage Change
MARCH 2026 Update

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ISM Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI®) for March 2026

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM®) released their Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI®) for March, 2026:

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Predicted: 55.0%

• Actual: 54.0%  (-2.1 points month-on-month change)

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Previous month (revised): 56.1%

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The NMI is a reliable barometer of the U.S. services sector; above 50% implies expansion, while a reading below 50% implies that the services sector contracted.

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From today' report:

"...Economic activity in the services sector continued to expand in March, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest ISM^® Services PMI^® Report. The Services PMI^® registered 54 percent, the 21st consecutive month in expansion territory..."

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Here's A Sampling Of Comments
Made By Survey Participants:

• "Tariff rollbacks are resulting in favorable price adjustments, but the news of new implementation is driving continued uncertainty. Snowstorms last month disrupted demand and supplier operations, mostly around the availability of labor. Forecasted seasonal growth is starting to materialize due to daylight savings time and higher temperatures.”
   [Accommodation & Food Services] 

• “Transportation disruptions in the Middle East are inhibiting both incoming and outgoing cargoes from the region. While force majeure has been received from several Middle Eastern suppliers, business operations are generally at normal levels and no interruptions, except shipping.”
   [Construction] 

• “We are still in cost cutting and operational streamlining mode as technology continues to advance. We have seen more concessions regarding passing through tariff surcharges. We continue to closely monitor the political situation in the Middle East and how ramifications could impact our supply chain and overall costs.”
   [Finance & Insurance] 

• “As we close out the first quarter, demand for AI computer infrastructure remains incredibly resilient. Customers have opened their 2026 capital budgets, leading to a strong refresh in new order intake. Operationally, our focus has shifted toward efficiency and margin protection.”
   [Information] 

• “Political uncertainty with Iran conflict has resulted in less international business. Domestic business remains consistent with January and February levels.”
   [Mining]

• “We’re seeing some expansion across the services economy with stronger business activity and new orders. Clients remain active on regulatory, tax planning, and risk management initiatives, though persistent pricing pressures and evolving economic conditions continue to shape project prioritization and budgeting.”
   [Professional, Scientific & Technical Services] 

• “The war in Iran has added an additional layer of uncertainty on top of an already shaky macroeconomic climate. A spike in inflation due to higher oil prices will reduce purchasing power, affecting every industry.”
   [Real Estate, Rental & Leasing] 

• “Recent increases in fuel prices are having a substantial impact on the airline industry, resulting in significantly higher operational costs compared to pricing from just one month ago.”
   [Transportation & Warehousing] 

• “Continued volatility in copper, aluminum and steel markets — driven by supply chain constraints and strong infrastructure demand — has increased costs and lead times for electric utility projects. These conditions are influencing purchasing strategies and capital planning across the industry.”
   [Utilities] 

• “The U.S.-Israel military operations against Iran have created significant uncertainty for our Omani frankincense imports. Threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and rising war-risk surcharges are pressuring regional logistics costs, even for air freight. Combined with the Supreme Court’s emergency tariffs ruling — which replaced our 10-percent tariff with a 15-percent Section 122 tariff — landed costs have increased materially. We are monitoring regional stability closely and maintaining communication with Omani suppliers.”
   [Wholesale Trade]
  

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CHART: ISM Non-Manufacturing (Services) Index
(NMI®) MARCH 2026 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for FEBRUARY 2026

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February, 2026:

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CPI During February, 2026: 326.785

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.3%

->  Actual: +0.47% (+1.533 points)

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.41% (+7.703 points)

[Y-o-Y previous = +2.39%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.3%

 - > Actual: +0.39% (+1.292 points)

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.46% (+7.99 points)

[Y-o-Y previous = +2.5%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During February 2025: 319.082

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CHART: Consumer Price Index

12-Month Percentage Change
FEBRUARY 2026 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for JANUARY 2026

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January, 2026:

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CPI During January 2026: 325.252

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: FLAT

->  Actual: +0.37% (+1.198 points)

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.39% (+7.581 points)

[Y-o-Y prior = +2.68%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: FLAT

 - > Actual: +0.44% (+1.444 points)

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.5% (+8.108 points)

[Y-o-Y prior = +2.64%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During January 2025: 317.671

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CHART: Consumer Price Index

12-Month Percentage Change
JANUARY 2026 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for DECEMBER 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December, 2025:

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CPI During December 2025: 324.054

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: FLAT

->  Actual: -0.021% (-0.068 point)

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.68% (+8.449 points)

[prior = +2.74%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: FLAT

 - > Actual: -0.025% (-0.081 point)

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.64% (+8.499 points)

[prior = +2.63%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During December 2024: 315.605

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CHART: Consumer Price Index

12-Month Percentage Change
DECEMBER 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for NOVEMBER 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November, 2025:

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CPI During November 2025: 324.122

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.3%

->  Actual: N/A

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.74% (+8.629 points)

[prior = N/A]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.3

 - > Actual: N/A

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.63% (+8.478 points)

[prior = N/A]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During November 2024: 315.493

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CHART: Consumer Price Index

12-Month Percentage Change
NOVEMBER 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for SEPTEMBER 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2025:

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CPI During September 2025: 324.800

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.2%

->  Actual: +0.254% (+0.824 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +3.013% (+9.499 points)

[prior = +2.92%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.2%

 - > Actual: +0.253% (+0.834 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +3.02% (+9.695 points)

[prior = +3.11%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During September 2024: 315.301

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CHART: Consumer Price Index

12-Month Percentage Change
SEPTEMBER 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2025:

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CPI During August 2025: 323.976

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.2%

->  Actual: +0.287% (+0.928 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.92% (+9.18 points)

[prior = +2.7%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.2%

 - > Actual: +0.3% (+0.99 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +3.11% (+9.953 points)

[prior = +3.06%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During August 2024: 314.796

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CHART: Consumer Price Index
12-Month Percentage Change
AUGUST 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July 2025:

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CPI During July 2025: 323.048

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.2%

->  Actual: +0.15% (+0.487 points) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.7% (+8.508 points)

[prior = +2.67%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.2%

 - > Actual: +0.19% (+0.616 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +3.06% (+9.766 points)

[prior = +2.93%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During June 2024: 314.540

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CHART: Consumer Price Index
12-Month Percentage Change
JULY 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2025:

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CPI During June 2025: 322.561

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.3%

->  Actual: +0.34% (+1.096 points) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.67% (+8.386 points)

[prior = +2.35%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.3%

 - > Actual: +0.261% (+0.855 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.93% (+9.361 points)

[prior = +2.79%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During June 2024: 314.175

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CHART: Consumer Price Index
12-Month Percentage Change
JUNE 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2025:

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CPI During May 2025: 321.465

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.3%

->  Actual: +0.21% (+0.67 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.35% (+7.396 points)

[prior = +2.31%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.3%

 - > Actual: +0.21% (+0.694 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.79% (+8.88 points)

[prior = +2.78%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During May 2024: 314.069

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CHART: Consumer Price Index
12-Month Percentage Change
MAY 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April 2025:

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CPI During April 2025: 320.795

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.3%

->  Actual: +0.311% (+0.996 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.31% (+7.247 points)

[prior = +2.39%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.3%

 - > Actual: +0.27% (+0.882 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.78% (+8.837 points)

[prior = +2.79%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During April 2024: 313.548

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CHART: Consumer Price Index
12-Month Percentage Change
APRIL 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March 2025:

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CPI During March 2025: 319.799

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.2%

->  Actual: +0.225% (+0.717 point)

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.39% (+7.467 points)

[prior = +2.82%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.2%

 - > Actual: +0.209% (+0.681 point) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.79% (+8.845 points)

[prior = +3.12%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During March 2024: 312.332

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CHART: Consumer Price Index
12-Month Percentage Change
MARCH 2025 Update

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Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February 2025

Earlier this morning, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February 2025:

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CPI During February 2025: 319.082

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Consumer Price Index (CPI); Headline

Predicted: +0.4%

->  Actual: +0.44% (+1.411 points) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +2.82% (+8.756 points)

[prior = +3.00%]

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CPI, Minus Food + Energy (Core CPI)

Predicted: +0.4%

 - > Actual: +0.44% (+1.41 points) M/M

• Year-on-Year Change: +3.12% (+9.833 points)

[prior = +3.26%]

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The above, yellow- and blue-highlighted figures represent month-to-month and year-on-year changes (not seasonally adjusted) in prices for a specific group of goods and services that consumers buy, and is, therefore, a very important part of the overall inflation picture for the country.

The "predicted" figure is what economists were expecting, while the "actual" is the true or real figure.

General categories that constitute the CPI are:

• Healthcare
• Housing
• Clothing
• Communications
• Education
• Transportation
• Food and Beverages
• Recreation
• Miscellaneous Goods and Services (grooming expenses, etc.)

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CPI During February 2024: 310.326

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CHART: Consumer Price Index
12-Month Percentage Change
FEBRUARY 2025 Update

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