The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest inflation report, based on the U.S. Department of Labor's ...

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CPI tracks average price changes for goods and services, influencing economic policies. Monthly CPI reports display short-term price trends, essential for understanding market shifts. CPI affects ...

A closely watched measure of inflation shows that prices excluding fuel and food ticked up in February. Here's what to know.

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As consumers cope with lingering cost of living pressures and the potential impact of tariffs, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food to utilities ...

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