The core index, one that strips volatile food and energy costs and is used by the Fed in setting interest rates, rose 0.2% in ...

The consumer price index is a weighted average collection ... Both are used as economic indicators and benchmarks.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a critical indicator of changes in purchasing trends and inflation, has recently been released. The CPI, which measures the shift in the price of goods and services ...

Measuring key aspects of a nation’s economy is important, but the metrics used are often misunderstood by many. Quantifying ...

The Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, a crucial indicator of changes in consumer purchasing trends and inflation, has reported its latest figures. The actual number for the ...

Overall prices were up but core inflation held steady as consumers spent more, saved less and pushed more debt to credit cards.

What's the disconnect between consumers saying they are worried about the economy but holiday spending was at record highs?