Tag: cpi
August inflation cools to 2.5%, while produce inflation drops year-over-year
- General News
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.5 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Annual inflation remains 3% but fresh produce down 1%
- General News
The fresh fruits and vegetables index dropped 0.5 percent over the past 12 months and dropped 1.5 percent from May to June.
Annual inflation remains 3.4%, but produce only 1.7%
- General News
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.4 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Inflation higher than expected in March
- General News
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary April 10, 2024, which was higer than expected
CPI shows food inflation rising slower than overall inflation
- General News
The U.S. government's Consumer Price Index for November showed a 0.1 percent increase over October and 3.1 percent over November 2022.
How to address the pain of food inflation
- Analysis
The federal government reports inflation is easing, but consumers say it’s much stronger than what the government reports. Who’s right, and how can the produce industry address this?
Inflation eases, while food remains 4.9% higher than year ago
- General News
Inflation pressure continues to weaken, according to the latest government figures from the Labor Department
May CPI shows inflation cooling, food up 6.7% over last year
- General News
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.4 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 4.0 percent before seasonal adjustment.