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Consumer Analysis: Prices Nov 18, 2009Consumer Prices Are Still Rising Despite lower consumer confidence, there is no sign of falling prices yet. Oct 15, 2009 Inflation Stayed Level in September Moderating gasoline and service prices are keeping core inflation low. Sep 16, 2009 Inflation Is Slowing Rather Than Speeding Up Gasoline pushes up top-line CPI, but other consumer price growth slows. Aug 28, 2009 Prices Stay Flat in July The economy is on the mend, but deflation is still a serious downside risk. Aug 14, 2009 Inflation Is Not Around the Corner Without rising gasoline prices, inflation still trends downward. Aug 04, 2009 Core Inflation Holds, Top-Line Edges Up Higher gasoline prices push up top-line inflation, but core prices remain steady in June. Jul 15, 2009 Consumer Energy Prices Jump, Core Prices Hold Higher prices at the gasoline pump led to a jump in top-line inflation for June, but core prices are steady. Jun 26, 2009 U.S. Still at Risk of Deflation Despite improved confidence, slow consumer spending is still pulling down retail prices. May 15, 2009 Consumer Prices: Service Prices Up, Energy Prices Down Top-line inflation falls with energy prices, but core prices are still recovering. Apr 30, 2009 Inflation Holds Steady in March Core PCE inflation holds low and steady for the third straight month. Mar 27, 2009 Consumer Prices: Stable So Far Consumer prices show no trend toward deflation, or back toward inflation, as of yet. Mar 18, 2009 February Inflation: So Far, So Good So far, the U.S. has avoided both deflation and stagflation. Jan 26, 2009 Excess Inventories May Offer Consumers Bargains Retailer woes in some segments will benefit consumers. Jan 16, 2009 Consumer Prices: Deflation Is Possible but Not Likely Top-line prices fall, but core prices hold steady even with feeble spending. Nov 19, 2008 Consumer Prices Reach Deflation Status Deflation a risk as monthly core CPI inflation falls in October. Oct 31, 2008 Strong Food Inflation Remains a Burden Inflation is moderating because of declining oil and gasoline costs, but food prices haven't gotten the message. Sep 16, 2008 Inflation Peaks, for Now Headline inflation declined in August but core prices remain elevated. Aug 29, 2008 Inflation Peaks Just in Time for Consumers PCE inflation is high, but poised to follow energy prices lower. Aug 15, 2008 Inflation Gas Pedal Is Off, but Speed Is Still High It will take some time before falling oil and gasoline prices are passed through to lower inflation. Aug 06, 2008 Inflation Might Have Turned the Corner June's PCE numbers herald slower inflation in the coming year. Jun 27, 2008 Inflation Edges Up as Energy Prices Increase Inflation picked up slightly in May, thanks mainly to higher fuel costs. Mar 28, 2008 The Wait Is Over: Inflation Is Finally Coming Down Core prices showed weaker growth in February. Feb 29, 2008 Inflation Weighs on Consumers Despite the current economic downturn, inflation for consumer goods and services remains stubbornly high. Jan 31, 2008 Inflation Pushes the Limits But underlying fundamentals don't support further acceleration. Jan 16, 2008 Inflationary Trends Remain Under Control Lower energy prices were some relief this month. Nov 30, 2007 Underlying Inflation Continues to Hold Steady But energy prices accelerated again in October. Aug 31, 2007 PCE Inflation Continues to Moderate Slower growth in energy prices helps lower the topline index. Aug 15, 2007 Inflationary Pressures Continue to Moderate Tame energy prices keep a lid on topline inflation in July. Jun 15, 2007 Core Inflationary Trends Moderate Even though energy prices are a constant source of volatility. May 03, 2007 Apparel Inflation Returns The result of shifting cyclical, structural, and political factors. Apr 18, 2007 Corn for Ethanol: Modest Impact on Food Prices Corn prices slightly noticeable at retail level. Mar 01, 2007 Core Price Growth Picks Up in January Overall index lower due to volatility in energy prices. Aug 18, 2006 Alternative Measures of Core Inflation No matter how you slice it consumers face rising prices. Nov 16, 2005 CPI Posts Modest October Gain The core CPI increase was also modest, but largest since March. Oct 31, 2005
Energy Prices Push Retail Deflator Above 3% Other than gasoline prices, few retail categories show much upward movement. |
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