Inflation has increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently released a report stating that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 0.2% increase in July 2024. Over the past 12 months leading up to July, the index has risen by 2.9%. One significant contributor to this increase was the 0.4% rise in […]
Housing Costs are the Leading Increase in Inflation
[ad_1] The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0.4% in February, 2023. The all items index was up 6% for the 12 months ending in February. Interestingly, the BLS says The index for shelter was the largest contributor to the monthly all […]