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consumer price index (CPI)
Why Government Statistics Are Not Matching Up With Economic Realities: EJ Antoni
EJ Antoni is an economist and fellow at the Heritage Foundation, whose research focuses on fiscal and monetary policy.
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US Economic Growth Revised Downward, Inflation Adjusted Upward in 2nd GDP Estimate
Consumer and state and local government spending were revised higher in the fourth quarter.
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Wages Top Inflation for First Time in 3 Years
Average full time workers saw an increase across the board of 4.2 percent for the year.
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Tobacco and Alcohol Prices Push Inflation Up to 4 Percent in December
The rise of the Consumer Prices Index to 4 percent in December comes after an unexpected drop to 3.9 percent the month before.
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Surprise Surge in CPI Poses Challenge to Fed’s Inflation Fight
Shelter and motor vehicle insurance see a bump in the CPI data.
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Inflation Slows in October to 3.2 Percent
The consumer price index was flat in October, supporting the case for cuts to interest rates next year.
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CPI Numbers Reveal Inflation Cooled in November, but Consumer Prices Still Remain Significantly High
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Why Government Statistics Are Not Matching Up With Economic Realities: EJ Antoni
EJ Antoni is an economist and fellow at the Heritage Foundation, whose research focuses on fiscal and monetary policy.
|
US Economic Growth Revised Downward, Inflation Adjusted Upward in 2nd GDP Estimate
Consumer and state and local government spending were revised higher in the fourth quarter.
|
Wages Top Inflation for First Time in 3 Years
Average full time workers saw an increase across the board of 4.2 percent for the year.
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Tobacco and Alcohol Prices Push Inflation Up to 4 Percent in December
The rise of the Consumer Prices Index to 4 percent in December comes after an unexpected drop to 3.9 percent the month before.
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Surprise Surge in CPI Poses Challenge to Fed’s Inflation Fight
Shelter and motor vehicle insurance see a bump in the CPI data.
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Inflation Slows in October to 3.2 Percent
The consumer price index was flat in October, supporting the case for cuts to interest rates next year.
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CPI Numbers Reveal Inflation Cooled in November, but Consumer Prices Still Remain Significantly High
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