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Transmission of material in this release is embargoed until 8:30 a.m. (EST) January 20, 2016 USDL-16-0109 Technical information: (202) 691-7000 Reed.Steve@bls.gov www.bls.gov/cpi Media Contact: (202) 691-5902 PressOffice@bls.gov CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – DECEMBER 2015 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 0.7 percent before seasonal adjustment. The indexes for energy and food both declined for the second month in a row, leading to the decline in the seasonally adjusted all items index. The energy index fell 2.4 percent as all major component energy indexes declined. The food index fell 0.2 percent as the index for food at home decreased 0.5 percent, led by a sharp decline in the index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent in December, its smallest increase since August. The index for shelter continued to rise, and the indexes for medical care, household furnishings and operations, motor vehicle insurance, education, used cars and trucks, and tobacco also increased in December. However, a number of indexes declined, including those for apparel, airline fares, personal care, new vehicles, and communication. The all items index rose 0.7 percent over the last 12 months, compared to the 0.5 percent 12 month increase for the period ending November. The food index rose 0.8 percent over the last 12 months, though the index for food at home declined. The energy index fell 12.6 percent, with all its major components decreasing. The index for all items less food and energy increased 2.1 percent over the last 12 months. Table A. Percent changes in CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average Seasonally adjusted changes from preceding month Un- adjusted 12-mos. June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. ended 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 Dec. 2015 All items.................. .3 .1 -.1 -.2 .2 .0 -.1 .7 Food...................... .3 .2 .2 .4 .1 -.1 -.2 .8 Food at home............. .4 .3 .3 .3 .1 -.3 -.5 -.4 Food away from home (1).. .2 .0 .2 .5 .2 .2 .1 2.6 Energy.................... 1.7 .1 -2.0 -4.7 .3 -1.3 -2.4 -12.6 Energy commodities....... 3.1 .7 -4.1 -8.6 .4 -2.4 -4.0 -20.0 Gasoline (all types).... 3.4 .9 -4.1 -9.0 .4 -2.4 -3.9 -19.7 Fuel oil (1)............ -1.9 -3.4 -8.1 -2.4 -1.1 -1.3 -7.8 -31.4 Energy services.......... .2 -.6 .5 -.4 .2 -.1 -.8 -4.3 Electricity............. .2 -.4 .3 -.5 .4 .3 -.4 -1.2 Utility (piped) gas service.............. .3 -1.4 1.2 -.3 -.7 -1.9 -2.3 -14.9 All items less food and energy................. .2 .1 .1 .2 .2 .2 .1 2.1 Commodities less food and energy commodities.... -.1 -.1 -.1 .0 -.1 -.2 -.1 -.4 New vehicles............ .1 -.2 .0 -.1 -.2 .1 -.1 .2 Used cars and trucks.... -.4 -.6 -.4 -.2 -.3 -.1 .1 .4 Apparel................. -.1 .3 .3 -.3 -.8 -.3 -.2 -.9 Medical care commodities .0 .1 .3 -.2 .2 .3 -.1 1.5 Services less energy services.............. .3 .2 .1 .3 .3 .3 .2 2.9 Shelter................. .3 .4 .2 .3 .3 .2 .2 3.2 Transportation services .4 -.2 -.3 .1 .2 .6 .3 2.6 Medical care services... -.2 .1 .0 .3 .8 .4 .1 2.9 1 Not seasonally adjusted. Consumer Price Index Data for December 2015 Food The food index decreased 0.2 percent in December, after declining 0.1 percent in November. The food at home index fell 0.5 percent, its largest decline since March 2015. Five of the six major grocery store food group indexes declined in December. The meats, poultry, fish, and eggs index declined the most, falling 1.4 percent, its largest decrease since August 1979. The index for beef fell 2.4 percent and the eggs index declined 3.4 percent. The index for fruits and vegetables fell 0.5 percent in December after rising in each of the last 5 months. The fresh vegetables index rose 0.4 percent but the index for fresh fruits declined 1.0 percent. The index for other food at home fell 0.3 percent in December, and the indexes for cereals and bakery products and for nonalcoholic beverages both fell 0.1 percent. The only major grocery store food group index to rise in December was dairy and related products, which increased 0.1 percent. The index for food at home has declined 0.4 percent over the past year, with the indexes for dairy and related products and for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs both falling over the past 12 months and more than offsetting increases in the other major grocery store food group indexes. The index for food away from home increased 0.1 percent in December and has risen 2.6 percent over the last 12 months. Energy The energy index fell 2.4 percent in December following a 1.3 percent decline in November. The gasoline index declined 3.9 percent, its fourth decline in the last 5 months. (Before seasonal adjustment, gasoline prices declined 5.9 percent in December.) The fuel oil index continued to decline, falling 7.8 percent in December, its seventh consecutive decrease. The index for natural gas fell 2.3 percent in December, and the electricity index fell 0.4 percent after rising in October and November. All the energy component indexes have declined over the past year, with the fuel oil index falling 31.4 percent and the gasoline index decreasing 19.7 percent. All items less food and energy The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.1 percent in December. The shelter index increased 0.2 percent in December, the same increase as the prior month. The indexes for rent and for owners' equivalent rent both increased 0.2 percent, while the index for lodging away from home turned down, falling 0.5 percent after rising in each of the three previous months. The medical care index rose 0.1 percent in December, although the indexes for physicians' services and for hospital services were both unchanged. The index for motor vehicle insurance rose 0.5 percent in December after increasing 1.1 percent in November. The index for household furnishings and operations rose 0.2 percent in December after declining in October and November. The index for used cars and trucks also turned up in December, rising 0.1 percent after falling in each of the 7 previous months. The indexes for tobacco and for education both increased in December, each rising 0.3 percent. In contrast, several indexes declined in December. The apparel index fell 0.2 percent, its fourth decline in a row. The index for airline fares, which rose in October and November, fell 1.1 percent in December. The indexes for personal care, new vehicles, communication, and alcoholic beverages all declined slightly in December, each falling 0.1 percent. The recreation index was unchanged. The index for all items less food and energy increased 2.1 percent over the past 12 months, its highest 12-month change since the period ending July 2012. The indexes for shelter, medical care, motor vehicle insurance, education, and tobacco are among those that have increased more than 2.1 percent. The indexes for personal care, new vehicles, used cars and trucks, alcoholic beverages, and recreation have all increased, but less than 2.1 percent. The indexes for apparel, airline fare, communication, and household furnishings and operations have all declined over the past 12 months. Not seasonally adjusted CPI measures The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.7 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 236.525 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index declined 0.3 percent prior to seasonal adjustment. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 0.4 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 230.791 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index declined 0.4 percent prior to seasonal adjustment. The Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent over the last 12 months. For the month, the index declined 0.5 percent on a not seasonally adjusted basis. Please note that the indexes for the past 10 to 12 months are subject to revision. Year in Review The CPI rose 0.7 percent in 2015, a slightly smaller increase than the 0.8 percent rise in 2014 and the second smallest December-December increase in the last 50 years. The index has increased at a 1.9 percent annual rate over the last 10 years. The energy index declined sharply for the second year in a row, falling 12.6 percent in 2015 after a 10.6 percent decline in 2014. All the major component energy indexes declined in 2015. The fuel oil index declined the most, falling 31.4 percent after decreasing 19.1 percent in 2014. The gasoline index fell 19.7 percent after a 21.0 percent decline the previous year. The index for natural gas, which rose for the first time in six years in 2014, declined 14.9 percent in 2015. The electricity index declined for the first time since 2012, falling 1.2 percent in 2015. After the recent declines, the energy index has risen only at a 0.2 percent annual rate over the last 10 years. The index for food rose 0.8 percent in 2015. This compares to a 3.4 percent increase in 2014 and is the smallest increase since a decline in 2009. The index for food at home fell in 2015, declining 0.4 percent. This is only the third time it has declined in the past 50 years (1976 and 2009 are the other years it declined). Four of the six major grocery store food group indexes increased in 2015, but none of the increases were large. The index for cereals and bakery products rose 1.0 percent after increasing 0.5 percent in 2014, and the index for other food at home also rose 1.0 percent. The index for fruits and vegetables, which rose 3.2 percent in 2014, advanced only 0.6 percent in 2015. The index for nonalcoholic beverages also rose in 2015, increasing 0.3 percent after advancing 0.7 percent the prior year. However, the index for dairy and related products fell in 2015, declining 3.9 percent following a 5.3 percent increase in 2014. The index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs also turned down in 2015, falling 2.2 percent after a 9.2 percent increase the prior year. The index for beef and veal fell 4.3 percent in 2015 after increasing 18.7 percent in 2014. The index for food away from home rose 2.6 percent in 2015, in between its 2.1 percent increase in 2013 and 3.0 percent increase in 2014. Over the last 10 years the food index has risen at an annual rate of 2.5 percent, with the food at home index rising at a 2.3 percent rate and the food away from home index increasing at a 2.8 percent rate. The index for all items less food and energy accelerated in 2015, increasing 2.1 percent after a 1.6 percent increase in 2014. It has risen at a 1.9 percent rate over the past 10 years. The shelter index continued to accelerate, increasing 3.2 percent in 2015 after rising 2.5 percent in 2013 and 2.9 percent in 2014. The rent index rose 3.7 percent, while the index for owners' equivalent rent advanced 3.1 percent. The index for medical care, however, posted a smaller increase in 2015, rising 2.6 percent after a 3.0 percent increase the prior year. Within the medical care group, the index for prescription drugs rose 2.4 percent, while the hospital services index increased 4.2 percent. The index for motor vehicle insurance rose 5.7 percent in 2015 after increasing 4.7 percent in 2014. The education index increased 3.7 percent, and the personal care index rose 1.4 percent. Several indexes posted very modest increases in 2015: The new vehicles index rose 0.2 percent, following a 0.5 percent advance the prior year. The index for used cars and trucks, which declined in 2014, rose 0.4 percent in 2015. The recreation index rose 0.7 percent, and the index for alcoholic beverages increased 0.5 percent. A number of indexes declined in 2015. The apparel index decreased 0.9 percent after falling 2.0 percent in 2014. The index for airline fares fell for the third year in a row, declining 3.0 percent. The index for household furnishings and operations decreased slightly in 2015, falling 0.1 percent, also its third consecutive decline. The communication index fell 0.6 percent in 2015, its sixth consecutive yearly decline. The Consumer Price Index for January 2016 is scheduled to be released on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. (EST). Facilities for Sensory Impaired Information from this release will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: 202-691-5200, Federal Relay Services: 1-800-877-8339. Brief Explanation of the CPI The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in prices over time of goods and services purchased by households. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPIs for two population groups: (1) the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which covers households of wage earners and clerical workers that comprise approximately 28 percent of the total population and (2) the CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and the Chained CPI for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U), which covers approximately 89 percent of the total population and includes, in addition to wage earners and clerical worker households, groups such as professional, managerial, and technical workers, the self-employed, short-term workers, the unemployed, and retirees and others not in the labor force. The CPIs are based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, fuels, transportation fares, charges for doctors’ and dentists’ services, drugs, and other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. Prices are collected each month in 87 urban areas across the country from about 6,000 housing units and approximately 24,000 retail establishments-department stores, supermarkets, hospitals, filling stations, and other types of stores and service establishments. All taxes directly associated with the purchase and use of items are included in the index. Prices of fuels and a few other items are obtained every month in all 87 locations. Prices of most other commodities and services are collected every month in the three largest geographic areas and every other month in other areas. Prices of most goods and services are obtained by personal visits or telephone calls of the Bureau’s trained representatives. In calculating the index, price changes for the various items in each location are averaged together with weights, which represent their importance in the spending of the appropriate population group. Local data are then combined to obtain a U.S. city average. For the CPI-U and CPI-W separate indexes are also published by size of city, by region of the country, for cross-classifications of regions and population-size classes, and for 27 local areas. Area indexes do not measure differences in the level of prices among cities; they only measure the average change in prices for each area since the base period. For the C-CPI-U data are issued only at the national level. It is important to note that the CPI-U and CPI-W are considered final when released, but the C-CPI-U is issued in preliminary form and subject to two annual revisions. The index measures price change from a designed reference date. For the CPI-U and the CPI-W the reference base is 1982-84 equals 100. The reference base for the C-CPI-U is December 1999 equals 100. An increase of 16.5 percent from the reference base, for example, is shown as 116.500. This change can also be expressed in dollars as follows: the price of a base period market basket of goods and services in the CPI has risen from $10 in 1982-84 to $11.65. For further details visit the CPI home page on the Internet at www.bls.gov/cpi/ or contact our CPI Information and Analysis Section on (202) 691-7000. Note on Sampling Error in the Consumer Price Index The CPI is a statistical estimate that is subject to sampling error because it is based upon a sample of retail prices and not the complete universe of all prices. BLS calculates and publishes estimates of the 1-month, 2-month, 6-month and 12-month percent change standard errors annually, for the CPI-U. These standard error estimates can be used to construct confidence intervals for hypothesis testing. For example, the estimated standard error of the 1 month percent change is 0.04 percent for the U.S. All Items Consumer Price Index. This means that if we repeatedly sample from the universe of all retail prices using the same methodology, and estimate a percentage change for each sample, then 95% of these estimates would be within 0.08 percent of the 1 month percentage change based on all retail prices. For example, for a 1-month change of 0.2 percent in the All Items CPI for All Urban Consumers, we are 95 percent confident that the actual percent change based on all retail prices would fall between 0.12 and 0.28 percent. For the latest data, including information on how to use the estimates of standard error, see "Variance Estimates for Price Changes in the Consumer Price Index, January-December 2014." These data are available on the CPI home page (www.bls.gov/cpi), or by using the following link: www.bls.gov/cpi/cpivar2014.pdf Calculating Index Changes Movements of the indexes from one month to another are usually expressed as percent changes rather than changes in index points, because index point changes are affected by the level of the index in relation to its base period while percent changes are not. The example below illustrates the computation of index point and percent changes. Percent changes for 3-month and 6-month periods are expressed as annual rates and are computed according to the standard formula for compound growth rates. These data indicate what the percent change would be if the current rate were maintained for a 12-month period. Index Point Change CPI 202.416 Less previous index 201.800 Equals index point change .616 Percent Change Index point difference .616 Divided by the previous index 201.800 Equals 0.003 Results multiplied by one hundred 0.003x100 Equals percent change 0.3 A Note on the Use of Seasonally Adjusted and Unadjusted Data Introduction The Consumer Price Index (CPI) produces both unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data. Seasonally adjusted data are computed using seasonal factors derived by the X-13ARIMA-SEATS Seasonal Adjustment Method. These factors are updated each January, and the new factors are used to revise the previous five years of seasonally adjusted data. For more information on data revisions and exceptions to the usual revision schedule, please see the Fact Sheet on Seasonal Adjustment (www.bls.gov/cpi/cpisaqanda.htm) and the Timeline of Seasonal Adjustment Methodological Changes (www.bls.gov/cpi/cpiseastimeline.htm). How to Use Seasonally Adjusted and Unadjusted Data For analyzing short-term price trends in the economy, seasonally adjusted changes are usually preferred since they eliminate the effect of changes that normally occur at the same time and in about the same magnitude every year—such as price movements resulting from changing climatic conditions, production cycles, model changeovers, holidays, and sales. This allows data users to focus on changes that are not typical for the time of year. The unadjusted data are of primary interest to consumers concerned about the prices they actually pay. Unadjusted data are also used extensively for escalation purposes. Many collective bargaining contract agreements and pension plans, for example, tie compensation changes to the Consumer Price Index before adjustment for seasonal variation. BLS advises against the use of seasonally adjusted data in escalation agreements because seasonally adjusted series are revised annually. Intervention Analysis The Bureau of Labor Statistics uses Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment for some CPI series. Sometimes extreme values or sharp movements can distort the underlying seasonal pattern of price change. Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment is a process by which the distortions caused by such unusual events are estimated and removed from the data prior to calculation of seasonal factors. The resulting seasonal factors, which more accurately represent the seasonal pattern, are then applied to the unadjusted data. 2015 Series Adjusted Using Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment For the seasonal factors introduced in January 2015, BLS adjusted 33 series using Intervention Analysis Seasonal Adjustment, including selected food and beverage items, motor fuels, electricity and vehicles. For example, this procedure was used for the Motor fuel series to offset the effects of events such as the response in crude oil markets to the worldwide economic downturn in 2008. Revision of Seasonally Adjusted Indexes Seasonally adjusted data, including the U.S. city average All items index levels, are subject to revision for up to five years after their original release. Every year, economists in the CPI calculate new seasonal factors for seasonally adjusted series and apply them to the last five years of data. Seasonally adjusted indexes beyond the last five years of data are considered to be final and not subject to revision. In January 2015, revised seasonal factors and seasonally adjusted indexes for 2009-2014 were calculated and published. For directly adjusted series, the seasonal factors for 2014 will be applied to data for 2015 to produce the seasonally adjusted 2015 indexes. Determining Seasonal Status Each year the seasonal status of every series is reevaluated based upon certain statistical criteria. Using these criteria, BLS economists determine whether a series should change its status: from "not seasonally adjusted" to "seasonally adjusted," or vice versa. If any of the 82 components of the U.S. city average all items index change their seasonal adjustment status from seasonally adjusted to not seasonally adjusted, not seasonally adjusted data will be used in the aggregation of the dependent series for the last five years, but the seasonally adjusted indexes before that period will not be changed. Thirty-two of the 82 components of the U.S. city average all items index are not seasonally adjusted for 2015. Contact Information For additional information on seasonal adjustment in the CPI, please write to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Division of Consumer Prices and Price Indexes, Washington, DC 20212 or contact Justin Yarros or Samuel An at (202) 691-6968, or by e-mail at Yarros.Justin@bls.gov or An.Samuel@bls.gov. If you have general questions about the CPI, please call our information staff at (202) 691-7000. Recalculated Seasonally Adjusted Indexes to be Available on February 17, 2016 Each year with the release of the January CPI, seasonal adjustment factors are recalculated to reflect price movements from the just-completed calendar year. This routine annual recalculation may result in revisions to seasonally adjusted indexes for the previous 5 years. BLS will make available recalculated seasonally adjusted indexes, as well as recalculated seasonal adjustment factors, for the period January 2011 through December 2015, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. This date is two working days before the scheduled release of the January 2016 CPI on Friday, February 19, 2016. The revised indexes and seasonal factors will be available on the internet. The address is http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpisapage.htm. Look under Seasonal Adjustment in the CPI and select Revised Seasonally Adjusted Indexes and Factors, 2011-2015. For further information please contact Samuel An by electronic mail at An.Samuel@bls.gov or by telephone at (202) 691-6970 or Justin Yarros by electronic mail at Yarros.Justin@bls.gov or by telephone at (202) 691-5415.
Expenditure category | Relative importance Nov. 2015 |
Unadjusted indexes | Unadjusted percent change | Seasonally adjusted percent change | |||||
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Dec. 2014 |
Nov. 2015 |
Dec. 2015 |
Dec. 2014- Dec. 2015 |
Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 |
Sep. 2015- Oct. 2015 |
Oct. 2015- Nov. 2015 |
Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 |
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All items |
100.000 | 234.812 | 237.336 | 236.525 | 0.7 | -0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | -0.1 |
Food |
14.239 | 245.976 | 248.306 | 247.903 | 0.8 | -0.2 | 0.1 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
Food at home |
8.329 | 242.457 | 242.240 | 241.375 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.5 |
Cereals and bakery products |
1.139 | 270.635 | 273.752 | 273.245 | 1.0 | -0.2 | 0.8 | -0.5 | -0.1 |
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
1.978 | 261.055 | 259.141 | 255.298 | -2.2 | -1.5 | -0.5 | -0.6 | -1.4 |
Dairy and related products(1) |
0.853 | 229.870 | 220.613 | 220.848 | -3.9 | 0.1 | -0.2 | -0.6 | 0.1 |
Fruits and vegetables |
1.367 | 297.429 | 298.037 | 299.078 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | -0.5 |
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials |
0.948 | 166.978 | 167.498 | 167.482 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | -0.5 | -0.1 |
Other food at home |
2.045 | 206.831 | 209.315 | 208.915 | 1.0 | -0.2 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.3 |
Food away from home(1) |
5.909 | 252.628 | 258.805 | 259.097 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Energy |
7.168 | 209.785 | 189.267 | 183.378 | -12.6 | -3.1 | 0.3 | -1.3 | -2.4 |
Energy commodities |
3.538 | 230.195 | 195.291 | 184.048 | -20.0 | -5.8 | 0.4 | -2.4 | -4.0 |
Fuel oil(1) |
0.102 | 303.844 | 226.289 | 208.561 | -31.4 | -7.8 | -1.1 | -1.3 | -7.8 |
Motor fuel |
3.352 | 225.165 | 191.680 | 180.452 | -19.9 | -5.9 | 0.4 | -2.5 | -4.0 |
Gasoline (all types) |
3.297 | 223.404 | 190.701 | 179.496 | -19.7 | -5.9 | 0.4 | -2.4 | -3.9 |
Energy services(2) |
3.630 | 199.592 | 191.941 | 190.918 | -4.3 | -0.5 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.8 |
Electricity(2) |
2.883 | 204.275 | 202.479 | 201.787 | -1.2 | -0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -0.4 |
Utility (piped) gas service(2) |
0.747 | 182.908 | 157.750 | 155.746 | -14.9 | -1.3 | -0.7 | -1.9 | -2.3 |
All items less food and energy |
78.594 | 238.775 | 244.075 | 243.779 | 2.1 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Commodities less food and energy commodities |
19.268 | 145.127 | 145.624 | 144.522 | -0.4 | -0.8 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
Apparel |
3.390 | 123.942 | 127.039 | 122.792 | -0.9 | -3.3 | -0.8 | -0.3 | -0.2 |
New vehicles |
3.520 | 146.524 | 146.804 | 146.817 | 0.2 | 0.0 | -0.2 | 0.1 | -0.1 |
Used cars and trucks |
1.588 | 141.957 | 143.247 | 142.474 | 0.4 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.1 | 0.1 |
Medical care commodities |
1.786 | 349.750 | 356.286 | 355.030 | 1.5 | -0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | -0.1 |
Alcoholic beverages |
1.011 | 238.856 | 240.512 | 240.128 | 0.5 | -0.2 | 0.6 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Tobacco and smoking products |
0.731 | 916.707 | 943.157 | 949.439 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Services less energy services |
59.326 | 296.021 | 304.441 | 304.699 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
Shelter |
33.349 | 273.598 | 281.932 | 282.394 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Rent of primary residence(2) |
7.321 | 280.874 | 290.322 | 291.204 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
24.781 | 281.288 | 289.480 | 290.133 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | |
Medical care services |
6.050 | 468.393 | 481.894 | 481.983 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Physicians' services(2) |
1.612 | 361.659 | 370.599 | 370.324 | 2.4 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
1.912 | 282.547 | 294.765 | 294.377 | 4.2 | -0.1 | 2.0 | -0.2 | 0.0 | |
Transportation services |
5.725 | 286.585 | 294.800 | 294.081 | 2.6 | -0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(1) |
1.171 | 268.588 | 272.090 | 272.967 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
Motor vehicle insurance |
2.392 | 448.933 | 471.933 | 474.392 | 5.7 | 0.5 | -0.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
Airline fare |
0.711 | 287.175 | 294.143 | 278.658 | -3.0 | -5.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | -1.1 |
Footnotes |
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NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. |
Expenditure category | Relative importance Nov. 2015 |
Unadjusted percent change | Seasonally adjusted percent change | |||
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Dec. 2014- Dec. 2015 |
Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 |
Sep. 2015- Oct. 2015 |
Oct. 2015- Nov. 2015 |
Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 |
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All items |
100.000 | 0.7 | -0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | -0.1 |
Food |
14.239 | 0.8 | -0.2 | 0.1 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
Food at home |
8.329 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.5 |
Cereals and bakery products |
1.139 | 1.0 | -0.2 | 0.8 | -0.5 | -0.1 |
Cereals and cereal products |
0.369 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.3 | -1.2 | 0.4 |
Flour and prepared flour mixes |
0.046 | -1.9 | 0.3 | -0.7 | -0.9 | -0.1 |
Breakfast cereal(1) |
0.194 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.4 | -1.0 | 0.7 |
Rice, pasta, cornmeal(1) |
0.129 | 2.7 | -0.7 | 1.4 | -0.8 | -0.7 |
-1.3 | -1.6 | 2.2 | 0.1 | -1.6 | ||
Bakery products |
0.770 | 1.1 | -0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | -0.4 |
Bread(2) |
0.229 | 0.6 | -0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | -0.8 |
1.0 | 0.7 | -0.5 | -0.2 | 0.7 | ||
0.2 | -1.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | -1.1 | ||
0.117 | 1.6 | -0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | -0.5 | |
Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies |
0.191 | 2.3 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -1.0 | 0.8 |
0.4 | -0.1 | -0.6 | -2.2 | 0.8 | ||
4.6 | -0.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | -0.2 | ||
Other bakery products |
0.233 | 0.3 | -0.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | -0.9 |
-0.7 | -3.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | -3.0 | ||
Crackers, bread, and cracker products(3) |
0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | |
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(3) |
0.2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 0.2 | -0.2 | |
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
1.978 | -2.2 | -1.5 | -0.5 | -0.6 | -1.4 |
Meats, poultry, and fish |
1.826 | -3.4 | -1.6 | -0.1 | -0.3 | -1.2 |
Meats |
1.191 | -3.8 | -1.8 | -0.2 | -0.6 | -1.3 |
Beef and veal(1) |
0.565 | -4.3 | -2.4 | -1.0 | -1.4 | -2.4 |
Uncooked ground beef(1) |
0.227 | -5.3 | -1.9 | -0.8 | -1.2 | -1.9 |
0.081 | -7.1 | -3.6 | -1.0 | -1.3 | -3.6 | |
0.206 | -2.2 | -2.8 | -1.2 | -1.8 | -2.8 | |
0.051 | -3.5 | -0.5 | -1.3 | -0.8 | -0.5 | |
Pork |
0.350 | -7.1 | -2.3 | 0.9 | -0.1 | -0.8 |
Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(2) |
0.137 | -3.7 | -2.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 | -1.6 |
Bacon and related products(3) |
-0.5 | -2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4 | -1.3 | |
-8.0 | -1.5 | -0.3 | -0.5 | -1.0 | ||
Ham |
0.071 | -10.5 | -3.4 | 1.1 | -1.4 | 0.2 |
Ham, excluding canned(3) |
-11.9 | -3.5 | 1.5 | -1.8 | 0.7 | |
Pork chops |
0.058 | -7.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | -0.9 | 1.4 |
Other pork including roasts and picnics(2) |
0.083 | -9.5 | -3.7 | -0.1 | -1.3 | -2.1 |
Other meats |
0.277 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Frankfurters(3) |
4.6 | 1.5 | 1.7 | -1.0 | 1.4 | |
2.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | ||
-1.2 | -1.4 | 0.9 | -1.4 | -1.4 | ||
-1.8 | -3.8 | 1.3 | -1.3 | -3.8 | ||
Poultry |
0.354 | -2.2 | -1.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | -1.3 |
0.287 | -3.1 | -1.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -1.7 | |
-3.6 | -1.6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | -1.6 | ||
-3.2 | -1.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | -1.7 | ||
Other poultry including turkey(2) |
0.067 | 2.0 | -0.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | -0.3 |
Fish and seafood(1) |
0.281 | -3.4 | -1.1 | -0.8 | 0.2 | -0.6 |
Fresh fish and seafood(2) |
0.143 | -3.5 | -1.2 | -0.8 | 0.0 | -0.5 |
Processed fish and seafood(2) |
0.137 | -3.3 | -0.9 | -1.0 | 0.6 | -0.8 |
1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | ||
Frozen fish and seafood(3) |
-7.2 | -2.1 | -2.0 | 0.7 | -1.7 | |
Eggs |
0.152 | 14.8 | -0.1 | -4.8 | -3.8 | -3.4 |
Dairy and related products(1) |
0.853 | -3.9 | 0.1 | -0.2 | -0.6 | 0.1 |
0.256 | -7.9 | 0.6 | -0.7 | -0.6 | 0.6 | |
-9.0 | 0.5 | -0.1 | -1.0 | 0.5 | ||
-7.2 | 0.9 | -0.9 | -0.7 | 0.9 | ||
Cheese and related products |
0.275 | -3.7 | -0.6 | -0.8 | 0.0 | -0.3 |
Ice cream and related products |
0.122 | -0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | -0.6 | 0.2 |
0.200 | -0.6 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.9 | 0.1 | |
Fruits and vegetables |
1.367 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | -0.5 |
Fresh fruits and vegetables |
1.067 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | -0.4 |
Fresh fruits |
0.576 | 1.1 | -0.1 | 1.6 | -0.1 | -1.0 |
Apples |
0.085 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Bananas |
0.086 | 0.6 | 0.6 | -0.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Citrus fruits(2) |
0.156 | 1.5 | -5.6 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -0.6 |
Oranges, including tangerines(3) |
2.4 | -7.1 | 2.8 | 0.1 | -0.1 | |
Other fresh fruits(2) |
0.249 | -0.5 | 2.5 | -0.5 | 0.5 | -1.5 |
Fresh vegetables |
0.491 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
Potatoes |
0.075 | -0.1 | -0.7 | 2.6 | -2.2 | 0.8 |
Lettuce |
0.075 | 8.6 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 3.7 |
Tomatoes(1) |
0.090 | -10.3 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 4.7 | 0.6 |
Other fresh vegetables |
0.251 | 2.6 | 1.7 | -0.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
Processed fruits and vegetables(2) |
0.300 | -0.2 | -0.4 | -1.5 | 1.2 | -1.0 |
Canned fruits and vegetables(2) |
0.155 | -0.5 | -0.2 | -2.3 | 1.3 | -0.7 |
1.6 | -1.1 | -1.1 | 1.4 | -2.2 | ||
-2.0 | 0.4 | -3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | ||
Frozen fruits and vegetables(2) |
0.088 | -0.4 | -0.7 | -0.4 | 0.2 | -0.6 |
Frozen vegetables(3) |
-0.8 | -0.4 | -0.7 | 0.0 | -0.5 | |
Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(2) |
0.058 | 1.1 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 1.1 | -0.9 |
-0.2 | -0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.3 | ||
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials |
0.948 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | -0.5 | -0.1 |
Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(2) |
0.697 | 0.7 | -0.1 | 0.3 | -0.6 | -0.2 |
Carbonated drinks |
0.283 | 0.3 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.3 | 0.2 |
0.014 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -0.8 | 0.3 | |
Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(2) |
0.400 | 1.0 | -0.2 | 0.8 | -0.8 | -0.4 |
Beverage materials including coffee and tea(2) |
0.251 | -0.7 | 0.3 | -0.3 | -0.7 | 0.7 |
Coffee |
0.154 | -1.5 | 0.0 | -0.5 | -1.2 | 0.7 |
Roasted coffee(3) |
-0.3 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.8 | 0.8 | |
-4.7 | 0.8 | -1.1 | -0.1 | 0.8 | ||
Other beverage materials including tea(2) |
0.098 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
Other food at home |
2.045 | 1.0 | -0.2 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.3 |
Sugar and sweets(1) |
0.303 | 2.6 | -0.1 | -0.7 | -0.5 | -0.1 |
Sugar and artificial sweeteners |
0.055 | 3.1 | -0.1 | -0.5 | -1.4 | -0.4 |
0.189 | 2.9 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.1 | -0.4 | |
Other sweets(2) |
0.059 | 1.2 | 0.9 | -0.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
Fats and oils |
0.240 | -0.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | -1.2 | 0.7 |
Butter and margarine(2) |
0.075 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 4.0 | -2.3 | 1.2 |
Butter(3) |
-0.5 | 0.8 | 5.3 | -3.1 | 1.4 | |
Margarine(3) |
1.7 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 1.7 | |
Salad dressing(2) |
0.061 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | -1.2 | 1.0 |
Other fats and oils including peanut butter(2) |
0.103 | -2.5 | 0.2 | -0.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
-3.7 | 1.7 | -0.1 | -2.8 | 1.7 | ||
Other foods |
1.502 | 1.0 | -0.4 | 0.2 | -0.2 | -0.5 |
Soups |
0.095 | 1.5 | -1.6 | 1.6 | -1.7 | -0.5 |
Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods(1) |
0.282 | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.4 |
Snacks(1) |
0.333 | 1.9 | 0.0 | -0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces |
0.298 | 1.4 | -1.6 | 0.1 | 0.6 | -1.8 |
2.7 | -1.8 | 1.9 | -0.5 | -1.5 | ||
2.5 | -1.1 | 1.5 | -2.0 | -1.1 | ||
1.2 | 0.3 | -1.5 | 0.7 | -0.7 | ||
Other condiments(3) |
2.8 | 0.1 | -0.1 | -1.0 | 1.0 | |
0.054 | -0.5 | 0.8 | -0.6 | -0.4 | 0.8 | |
0.441 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | |
3.8 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | ||
Food away from home(1) |
5.909 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
2.854 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | |
2.444 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | |
Food at employee sites and schools(2) |
0.220 | 5.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
4.6 | 0.0 | 2.3 | -0.1 | 0.2 | ||
0.064 | 2.2 | 0.5 | -0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | |
0.328 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | |
Energy |
7.168 | -12.6 | -3.1 | 0.3 | -1.3 | -2.4 |
Energy commodities |
3.538 | -20.0 | -5.8 | 0.4 | -2.4 | -4.0 |
Fuel oil and other fuels(1) |
0.186 | -23.2 | -4.0 | 0.8 | -0.2 | -4.0 |
Fuel oil(1) |
0.102 | -31.4 | -7.8 | -1.1 | -1.3 | -7.8 |
0.084 | -11.6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | -1.2 | -0.9 | |
Motor fuel |
3.352 | -19.9 | -5.9 | 0.4 | -2.5 | -4.0 |
Gasoline (all types) |
3.297 | -19.7 | -5.9 | 0.4 | -2.4 | -3.9 |
Gasoline, unleaded regular(3) |
-20.6 | -6.1 | 0.4 | -2.6 | -4.2 | |
-17.0 | -6.2 | 1.9 | -3.2 | -4.0 | ||
Gasoline, unleaded premium(3) |
-14.5 | -4.2 | -0.2 | 0.3 | -1.0 | |
Other motor fuels(2) |
0.055 | -30.4 | -4.7 | -0.8 | -0.2 | -2.4 |
Energy services(8) |
3.630 | -4.3 | -0.5 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.8 |
Electricity(8) |
2.883 | -1.2 | -0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -0.4 |
Utility (piped) gas service(8) |
0.747 | -14.9 | -1.3 | -0.7 | -1.9 | -2.3 |
All items less food and energy |
78.594 | 2.1 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Commodities less food and energy commodities |
19.268 | -0.4 | -0.8 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
Household furnishings and supplies(9) |
3.274 | -1.0 | 0.0 | -0.2 | -0.3 | 0.1 |
0.259 | -0.5 | 1.3 | -0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 | |
0.047 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | -0.1 | 0.5 | |
0.049 | -4.0 | 3.4 | -0.8 | 0.9 | 3.4 | |
0.163 | 0.3 | 0.8 | -1.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | |
Furniture and bedding(1) |
0.754 | -0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Bedroom furniture(1) |
0.264 | 0.4 | 0.6 | -0.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
0.353 | -2.3 | -0.5 | 0.2 | -0.5 | -0.5 | |
Other furniture(2) |
0.127 | 0.9 | 0.6 | -1.0 | -0.6 | 0.4 |
Appliances(2) |
0.258 | -3.4 | 0.0 | -0.5 | -1.3 | 0.2 |
Major appliances(2) |
0.138 | -4.1 | 0.7 | -1.5 | -1.6 | 0.5 |
Laundry equipment(3) |
-4.3 | -0.9 | -0.3 | -2.7 | -0.4 | |
0.116 | -2.6 | -0.9 | 0.3 | -0.8 | -0.9 | |
Other household equipment and furnishings(2) |
0.465 | -2.5 | -0.6 | 0.2 | -2.0 | -0.4 |
Clocks, lamps, and decorator items(1) |
0.243 | -4.5 | 0.1 | 0.4 | -3.2 | 0.1 |
Indoor plants and flowers(10) |
0.108 | 1.7 | -0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | -1.1 |
0.043 | 3.3 | -2.1 | -0.1 | -2.7 | -2.1 | |
Nonelectric cookware and tableware(2) |
0.071 | -5.0 | -2.0 | -0.3 | -1.2 | -1.4 |
Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(2) |
0.700 | -0.8 | -0.4 | 0.8 | -0.4 | -0.3 |
0.184 | -2.5 | -0.5 | 0.3 | -1.0 | -0.5 | |
Outdoor equipment and supplies(2) |
0.365 | 0.0 | -0.4 | 0.7 | -0.3 | -0.1 |
Housekeeping supplies(1) |
0.838 | 0.0 | 0.1 | -0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Household cleaning products(2) |
0.331 | 0.0 | 0.6 | -0.7 | -0.2 | 0.4 |
0.246 | 0.5 | -0.1 | -0.1 | 0.5 | -0.1 | |
0.260 | -0.3 | -0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | -0.4 | |
Apparel |
3.390 | -0.9 | -3.3 | -0.8 | -0.3 | -0.2 |
Men's and boys' apparel |
0.857 | 1.2 | -2.6 | -1.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Men's apparel |
0.667 | 1.1 | -2.2 | -2.1 | -0.3 | 1.6 |
Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear |
0.105 | -4.0 | -6.1 | 0.1 | -4.7 | -1.7 |
Men's furnishings |
0.187 | 2.8 | 0.7 | -0.6 | 2.3 | 3.8 |
Men's shirts and sweaters(2) |
0.204 | 0.3 | -4.7 | -2.5 | -1.8 | 0.0 |
Men's pants and shorts |
0.164 | 3.6 | 0.2 | -2.6 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
Boys' apparel |
0.190 | 1.3 | -4.3 | 2.9 | 1.8 | -2.2 |
Women's and girls' apparel |
1.459 | -2.2 | -4.6 | -0.7 | -0.7 | -0.6 |
Women's apparel |
1.232 | -2.2 | -5.0 | -0.4 | -0.9 | -0.8 |
Women's outerwear |
0.117 | -6.2 | -6.6 | 0.8 | -5.0 | -2.5 |
Women's dresses |
0.153 | -9.5 | -9.5 | -3.6 | 0.1 | -2.7 |
Women's suits and separates(2) |
0.573 | -1.5 | -6.4 | 1.1 | -0.8 | -0.6 |
Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and accessories(2) |
0.380 | 1.0 | -0.5 | -1.3 | -1.4 | 1.5 |
Girls' apparel |
0.227 | -2.4 | -2.5 | -2.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Footwear |
0.724 | -1.0 | -2.0 | -0.4 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Men's footwear(1) |
0.217 | -1.4 | -2.0 | -0.5 | 0.4 | -2.0 |
Boys' and girls' footwear |
0.175 | -2.6 | -2.1 | 0.6 | -1.2 | -1.2 |
Women's footwear |
0.332 | 0.1 | -1.9 | -0.8 | -0.6 | 1.0 |
Infants' and toddlers' apparel |
0.142 | 0.1 | -5.5 | -2.2 | 1.0 | -4.5 |
Jewelry and watches(6) |
0.208 | -0.7 | -0.7 | -0.5 | -1.1 | 0.9 |
0.047 | 0.8 | -1.6 | 1.4 | -1.3 | -1.6 | |
Jewelry(6) |
0.162 | -1.0 | -0.4 | -1.1 | -1.4 | 1.8 |
Transportation commodities less motor fuel(9) |
5.643 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
New vehicles |
3.520 | 0.2 | 0.0 | -0.2 | 0.1 | -0.1 |
0.2 | 0.0 | -0.2 | 0.0 | -0.1 | ||
New cars(3) |
-0.4 | 0.1 | -0.2 | -0.2 | 0.0 | |
0.7 | 0.0 | -0.2 | 0.2 | -0.2 | ||
Used cars and trucks |
1.588 | 0.4 | -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.1 | 0.1 |
Motor vehicle parts and equipment(1) |
0.428 | -0.3 | 0.2 | -0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Tires(1) |
0.279 | -0.6 | 0.2 | -0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
0.148 | 0.3 | 0.1 | -1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | |
0.7 | 0.0 | -1.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | ||
-0.7 | 1.1 | -2.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | ||
Medical care commodities |
1.786 | 1.5 | -0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | -0.1 |
1.712 | 1.7 | -0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | -0.4 | |
Prescription drugs |
1.367 | 2.4 | -0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | -0.3 |
0.345 | -1.3 | -0.6 | 0.1 | -0.2 | -0.6 | |
0.074 | -1.8 | -0.4 | 0.1 | -0.3 | -0.4 | |
Recreation commodities(9) |
1.942 | -2.9 | -0.7 | -0.1 | -0.6 | -0.6 |
Video and audio products(9) |
0.272 | -7.3 | -2.5 | -0.2 | -1.2 | -2.3 |
Televisions |
0.118 | -13.8 | -3.9 | -1.3 | -1.5 | -4.0 |
0.029 | -4.0 | -3.2 | 0.5 | -2.9 | -3.2 | |
Audio equipment |
0.065 | -2.3 | -1.7 | -0.2 | 0.4 | -1.0 |
0.043 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 2.5 | -1.6 | -0.1 | |
Pets and pet products(1) |
0.639 | -1.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.8 | 0.1 |
-1.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | ||
-2.4 | 0.2 | -0.7 | -1.7 | 0.2 | ||
Sporting goods(1) |
0.394 | -0.9 | -0.4 | -0.6 | -0.4 | -0.4 |
Sports vehicles including bicycles(1) |
0.179 | -1.0 | -0.9 | -1.6 | -0.4 | -0.9 |
Sports equipment |
0.209 | -0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
Photographic equipment and supplies |
0.055 | -6.2 | -2.0 | 0.3 | -0.3 | 0.5 |
-4.1 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.1 | ||
-6.5 | -2.6 | 0.1 | -0.2 | 0.1 | ||
Recreational reading materials(1) |
0.221 | 1.9 | 0.2 | -0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
0.124 | 0.5 | -0.6 | 0.2 | -0.4 | -0.6 | |
0.096 | 3.7 | 1.3 | -0.9 | 1.0 | 1.3 | |
Other recreational goods(2) |
0.361 | -5.7 | -1.5 | 0.1 | -0.5 | -1.5 |
Toys |
0.258 | -7.8 | -2.0 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -1.9 |
-5.2 | -1.3 | 0.2 | -0.3 | -0.9 | ||
0.051 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 2.3 | -0.5 | 0.4 | |
Music instruments and accessories(2) |
0.041 | -0.9 | -1.0 | 0.9 | -0.5 | -1.0 |
Education and communication commodities(9) |
0.590 | -3.2 | -0.8 | -0.1 | -0.4 | -0.4 |
Educational books and supplies |
0.208 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
5.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | ||
Information technology commodities(9) |
0.381 | -6.9 | -1.5 | -0.4 | -1.0 | -1.1 |
Personal computers and peripheral equipment(4) |
0.256 | -6.3 | -1.5 | -0.9 | -0.7 | -0.9 |
0.067 | -1.2 | -0.8 | 0.5 | -1.2 | -0.8 | |
Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(1)(2) |
0.059 | -15.2 | -2.4 | 0.7 | -1.9 | -2.4 |
Alcoholic beverages |
1.011 | 0.5 | -0.2 | 0.6 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Alcoholic beverages at home |
0.592 | -0.1 | -0.4 | 1.0 | -0.1 | -0.3 |
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home |
0.274 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | -0.4 | 0.0 |
Distilled spirits at home(1) |
0.072 | -0.4 | -0.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | ||
Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(3) |
-0.7 | -0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | |
Wine at home |
0.246 | -1.2 | -0.8 | 1.3 | -0.2 | -0.6 |
Alcoholic beverages away from home(1) |
0.419 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
1.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | ||
0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 0.1 | ||
3.4 | -0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | -0.2 | ||
Other goods(9) |
1.632 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Tobacco and smoking products |
0.731 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Cigarettes(2) |
0.674 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
0.051 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |
Personal care products(1) |
0.717 | 0.1 | -0.1 | 0.6 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(1)(2) |
0.366 | 0.0 | -0.2 | 0.3 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements(1) |
0.344 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | -0.2 | 0.1 |
Miscellaneous personal goods(2) |
0.184 | -4.7 | -1.2 | 0.5 | -1.6 | -0.9 |
Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(3) |
-3.0 | -0.2 | 0.7 | -0.8 | -0.1 | |
-3.6 | -1.5 | 0.2 | -0.4 | -1.5 | ||
Services less energy services |
59.326 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
Shelter |
33.349 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Rent of shelter(13) |
32.973 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Rent of primary residence(8) |
7.321 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Lodging away from home(2) |
0.871 | 1.9 | -2.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | -0.5 |
0.176 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | |
Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels |
0.695 | 1.6 | -3.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | -0.7 |
24.781 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | |
23.334 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | |
0.376 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | |
Water and sewer and trash collection services(2) |
1.253 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Water and sewerage maintenance(8) |
0.974 | 4.3 | 0.2 | -0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
0.279 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | |
0.863 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | |
0.278 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||
0.283 | 2.5 | 0.2 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | |
Moving, storage, freight expense(2) |
0.126 | 12.9 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 4.4 |
0.068 | 2.3 | -0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | -0.4 | |
Medical care services |
6.050 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Professional services |
3.057 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Physicians' services(8) |
1.612 | 2.4 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
Dental services(8) |
0.817 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
0.278 | -0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -0.5 | 0.4 | |
0.349 | -0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.2 | 0.0 | |
Hospital and related services |
2.222 | 4.0 | -0.1 | 1.8 | -0.1 | 0.1 |
1.912 | 4.2 | -0.1 | 2.0 | -0.2 | 0.0 | |
4.2 | -0.1 | 2.3 | -0.3 | 0.1 | ||
3.4 | -0.1 | 1.7 | -0.4 | 0.0 | ||
0.177 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |
0.133 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | |
0.771 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | |
Transportation services |
5.725 | 2.6 | -0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
Leased cars and trucks(12) |
0.389 | 0.3 | 1.3 | -0.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Car and truck rental(2) |
0.068 | -8.5 | -3.0 | -0.4 | -4.3 | -4.9 |
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(1) |
1.171 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
Motor vehicle body work(1) |
0.057 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing(1) |
0.490 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
0.592 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
Motor vehicle insurance |
2.392 | 5.7 | 0.5 | -0.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
0.572 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
0.318 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Parking and other fees(2) |
0.236 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
2.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||
0.6 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | ||
Public transportation |
1.133 | -1.0 | -3.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | -0.3 |
Airline fare |
0.711 | -3.0 | -5.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | -1.1 |
Other intercity transportation |
0.154 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | -1.6 | 0.5 |
-3.7 | 3.8 | -0.4 | 1.0 | 3.8 | ||
6.2 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.4 | ||
Intracity transportation(1) |
0.264 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
2.8 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | ||
Recreation services(9) |
3.792 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Video and audio services(9) |
1.569 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Cable and satellite television and radio service(11) |
1.479 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Video discs and other media, including rental of video and audio(1)(2) |
0.090 | 3.5 | 2.3 | -2.0 | -1.0 | 2.3 |
3.7 | 3.3 | -3.2 | -1.5 | 3.3 | ||
2.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | ||
Pet services including veterinary(2) |
0.410 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
3.1 | 0.1 | -0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | ||
4.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | ||
0.062 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.6 | -0.8 | 0.3 | |
1.1 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
2.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | -1.7 | 0.2 | ||
Other recreation services(2) |
1.750 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | -0.3 | 0.2 |
Club dues and fees for participant sports and group exercises(2) |
0.600 | 0.5 | -0.3 | -0.7 | -0.9 | -0.3 |
Admissions(1) |
0.659 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
4.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | ||
5.0 | -1.7 | 1.5 | -0.6 | -1.7 | ||
0.215 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |
Education and communication services(9) |
6.505 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare |
3.204 | 3.6 | -0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
College tuition and fees |
1.898 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Elementary and high school tuition and fees |
0.387 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Child care and nursery school(10) |
0.748 | 4.1 | -0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Technical and business school tuition and fees(2) |
0.039 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Postage and delivery services(2) |
0.143 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Postage(1) |
0.129 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Delivery services(2) |
0.014 | 0.8 | 0.2 | -2.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
2.455 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |
1.608 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | |
0.847 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -0.1 | 0.0 | |
Internet services and electronic information providers(2) |
0.692 | -1.5 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
1.789 | 2.6 | -0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -0.1 | |
Personal care services(1) |
0.647 | 2.4 | -0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | -0.2 |
0.647 | 2.4 | -0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | -0.2 | |
Miscellaneous personal services |
1.142 | 2.7 | -0.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Legal services(6) |
0.323 | 2.9 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | -0.1 |
0.176 | 2.4 | -0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | -0.5 | |
0.281 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | |
0.034 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.3 | 0.1 | |
0.232 | 2.7 | -0.3 | 0.3 | -0.1 | -0.3 | |
0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.6 | 0.1 | ||
3.7 | -0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | -0.3 | ||
Footnotes |
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NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. |
Special aggregate indexes | Relative importance Nov. 2015 |
Unadjusted indexes | Unadjusted percent change | Seasonally adjusted percent change | |||||
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Dec. 2014 |
Nov. 2015 |
Dec. 2015 |
Dec. 2014- Dec. 2015 |
Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 |
Sep. 2015- Oct. 2015 |
Oct. 2015- Nov. 2015 |
Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 |
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All items less food |
85.761 | 233.079 | 235.633 | 234.758 | 0.7 | -0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | -0.1 |
All items less shelter |
66.651 | 222.267 | 222.526 | 221.203 | -0.5 | -0.6 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 |
All items less food and shelter |
52.412 | 216.110 | 215.878 | 214.341 | -0.8 | -0.7 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 |
All items less food, shelter, and energy |
45.244 | 219.531 | 223.085 | 222.345 | 1.3 | -0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks |
43.656 | 224.183 | 227.870 | 227.132 | 1.3 | -0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
All items less medical care |
92.164 | 224.921 | 227.042 | 226.213 | 0.6 | -0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | -0.1 |
All items less energy |
92.832 | 239.186 | 244.023 | 243.711 | 1.9 | -0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Commodities |
37.044 | 181.926 | 179.825 | 178.016 | -2.1 | -1.0 | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.6 |
Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks |
17.679 | 146.109 | 146.536 | 145.398 | -0.5 | -0.8 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
Commodities less food |
22.806 | 152.990 | 149.282 | 146.994 | -3.9 | -1.5 | 0.0 | -0.5 | -0.7 |
Commodities less food and beverages |
21.794 | 149.965 | 146.120 | 143.787 | -4.1 | -1.6 | -0.1 | -0.5 | -0.8 |
Services |
62.956 | 287.129 | 294.118 | 294.263 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Services less rent of shelter(1) |
29.983 | 311.948 | 317.405 | 317.175 | 1.7 | -0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Services less medical care services |
56.906 | 273.341 | 279.865 | 280.013 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
Durables |
8.808 | 108.500 | 107.926 | 107.599 | -0.8 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
Nondurables |
28.236 | 218.358 | 215.413 | 212.773 | -2.6 | -1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | -0.2 |
Nondurables less food |
13.997 | 194.603 | 187.637 | 183.309 | -5.8 | -2.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -0.3 |
Nondurables less food and beverages |
12.986 | 191.838 | 184.361 | 179.800 | -6.3 | -2.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -0.4 |
Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel |
9.596 | 238.493 | 224.255 | 219.395 | -8.0 | -2.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | -0.4 |
Nondurables less food and apparel |
10.607 | 237.355 | 224.602 | 220.164 | -7.2 | -2.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | -0.3 |
Housing |
42.555 | 234.658 | 239.325 | 239.514 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Education and communication(2) |
7.095 | 137.410 | 139.527 | 139.388 | 1.4 | -0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Education(2) |
3.412 | 236.066 | 244.865 | 244.777 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Communication(2) |
3.683 | 80.681 | 80.355 | 80.227 | -0.6 | -0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | -0.1 |
Information and information processing(2) |
3.540 | 76.846 | 76.521 | 76.393 | -0.6 | -0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | -0.1 |
Information technology, hardware and services(3) |
1.085 | 8.182 | 7.932 | 7.896 | -3.5 | -0.5 | 0.4 | -0.2 | -0.3 |
Recreation(2) |
5.733 | 114.875 | 115.763 | 115.625 | 0.7 | -0.1 | 0.2 | -0.2 | 0.0 |
Video and audio(2) |
1.841 | 98.702 | 99.414 | 99.181 | 0.5 | -0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Pets, pet products and services(2) |
1.049 | 166.919 | 167.276 | 167.652 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | -0.4 | 0.2 |
Photography(2) |
0.117 | 76.047 | 75.036 | 74.457 | -2.1 | -0.8 | 1.0 | -0.5 | 0.4 |
Food and beverages |
15.250 | 245.585 | 247.870 | 247.468 | 0.8 | -0.2 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.2 |
Domestically produced farm food |
7.015 | 251.370 | 251.236 | 250.262 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.2 | -0.2 | -0.4 |
Other services |
12.086 | 335.162 | 342.467 | 342.517 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Apparel less footwear |
2.666 | 116.574 | 119.967 | 115.521 | -0.9 | -3.7 | -0.9 | -0.4 | -0.3 |
Fuels and utilities |
5.069 | 231.150 | 224.606 | 223.521 | -3.3 | -0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | -0.6 |
Household energy |
3.816 | 197.092 | 187.674 | 186.361 | -5.4 | -0.7 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.9 |
Medical care |
7.836 | 439.720 | 451.371 | 451.072 | 2.6 | -0.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Transportation |
14.720 | 199.777 | 194.404 | 191.528 | -4.1 | -1.5 | 0.1 | -0.4 | -0.8 |
Private transportation |
13.587 | 194.641 | 188.675 | 186.117 | -4.4 | -1.4 | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.9 |
New and used motor vehicles(2) |
5.672 | 99.544 | 99.778 | 99.686 | 0.1 | -0.1 | -0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Utilities and public transportation |
9.949 | 213.925 | 213.226 | 212.126 | -0.8 | -0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -0.4 |
Household furnishings and operations |
4.137 | 122.237 | 121.994 | 122.100 | -0.1 | 0.1 | -0.1 | -0.2 | 0.2 |
Other goods and services |
3.421 | 410.642 | 418.351 | 418.298 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Personal care |
2.690 | 218.850 | 222.367 | 221.928 | 1.4 | -0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | -0.1 |
Footnotes |
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NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. |
Area | Pricing Schedule(1) |
Percent change to Dec. 2015 from: | Percent change to Nov. 2015 from: | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 2014 |
Oct. 2015 |
Nov. 2015 |
Nov. 2014 |
Sep. 2015 |
Oct. 2015 |
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U.S. city average |
M |
0.7 | -0.6 | -0.3 | 0.5 | -0.3 | -0.2 |
Region and area size(2) |
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Northeast urban |
M |
0.5 | -0.3 | -0.4 | 0.3 | -0.1 | 0.0 |
Size A - More than 1,500,000 |
M |
0.6 | -0.4 | -0.4 | 0.6 | -0.1 | 0.1 |
Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3) |
M |
0.0 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.4 | -0.3 | 0.0 |
Midwest urban |
M |
0.0 | -1.0 | -0.6 | -0.2 | -0.5 | -0.5 |
Size A - More than 1,500,000 |
M |
0.1 | -0.9 | -0.6 | 0.0 | -0.5 | -0.4 |
Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3) |
M |
-0.3 | -1.1 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.6 | -0.6 |
Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) |
M |
0.1 | -1.3 | -0.8 | 0.0 | -0.4 | -0.5 |
South urban |
M |
0.5 | -0.6 | -0.4 | 0.3 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
Size A - More than 1,500,000 |
M |
0.8 | -0.5 | -0.3 | 0.6 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3) |
M |
0.3 | -0.6 | -0.4 | 0.0 | -0.3 | -0.2 |
Size D - Nonmetropolitan (less than 50,000) |
M |
0.1 | -0.5 | -0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
West urban |
M |
1.8 | -0.4 | -0.1 | 1.5 | -0.2 | -0.2 |
Size A - More than 1,500,000 |
M |
2.2 | -0.3 | -0.1 | 1.9 | 0.0 | -0.2 |
Size B/C - 50,000 to 1,500,000(3) |
M |
0.5 | -0.7 | -0.1 | 0.1 | -0.6 | -0.5 |
Size classes |
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A(4) |
M |
1.1 | -0.5 | -0.3 | 0.9 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
B/C(3) |
M |
0.2 | -0.7 | -0.4 | -0.1 | -0.4 | -0.3 |
D |
M |
0.8 | -0.6 | -0.5 | 0.7 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Selected local areas(5) |
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Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI |
M |
0.0 | -1.0 | -0.6 | 0.2 | -0.5 | -0.4 |
Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA |
M |
2.0 | -0.2 | -0.1 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
New York-Northern N.J.-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PA |
M |
0.7 | -0.6 | -0.4 | 0.6 | -0.3 | -0.2 |
Boston-Brockton-Nashua, MA-NH-ME-CT |
1 |
0.8 | 0.7 | ||||
Cleveland-Akron, OH |
1 |
-0.4 | -0.5 | ||||
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX |
1 |
0.0 | -0.2 | ||||
Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV(6) |
1 |
0.6 | -0.3 | ||||
Atlanta, GA |
2 |
1.4 | -0.6 | ||||
Detroit-Ann Arbor-Flint, MI |
2 |
-0.1 | -1.2 | ||||
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX |
2 |
0.4 | -0.8 | ||||
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL |
2 |
1.6 | -0.1 | ||||
Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD |
2 |
-0.2 | -0.6 | ||||
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA |
2 |
3.2 | -0.3 | ||||
Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA |
2 |
2.2 | -0.2 | ||||
Footnotes |
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NOTE: Local area indexes are byproducts of the national CPI program. Each local index has a smaller sample size than the national index and is, therefore, subject to substantially more sampling and other measurement error. As a result, local area indexes show greater volatility than the national index, although their long-term trends are similar. Therefore, the Bureau of Labor Statistics strongly urges users to consider adopting the national average CPI for use in their escalator clauses. |
Month Year | Unadjusted 1-month percent change | Unadjusted 12-month percent change | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
C-CPI-U(1) | CPI-U | C-CPI-U(1) | CPI-U | |
December 2000 |
2.6 | 3.4 | ||
December 2001 |
1.3 | 1.6 | ||
December 2002 |
2.0 | 2.4 | ||
December 2003 |
1.7 | 1.9 | ||
December 2004 |
3.2 | 3.3 | ||
December 2005 |
2.9 | 3.4 | ||
December 2006 |
2.3 | 2.5 | ||
December 2007 |
3.7 | 4.1 | ||
December 2008 |
0.2 | 0.1 | ||
December 2009 |
2.5 | 2.7 | ||
December 2010 |
1.3 | 1.5 | ||
December 2011 |
2.9 | 3.0 | ||
December 2012 |
1.5 | 1.7 | ||
January 2013 |
0.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
February 2013 |
(r)0.8 | 0.8 | (r)1.7 | 2.0 |
March 2013 |
(r)0.3 | 0.3 | (r)1.3 | 1.5 |
April 2013 |
(r)-0.1 | -0.1 | (r)0.9 | 1.1 |
May 2013 |
(r)0.2 | 0.2 | (r)1.1 | 1.4 |
June 2013 |
(r)0.2 | 0.2 | (r)1.5 | 1.8 |
July 2013 |
(r)0.0 | 0.0 | (r)1.7 | 2.0 |
August 2013 |
(r)0.1 | 0.1 | (r)1.3 | 1.5 |
September 2013 |
(r)0.1 | 0.1 | (r)1.0 | 1.2 |
October 2013 |
(r)-0.3 | -0.3 | (r)0.7 | 1.0 |
November 2013 |
(r)-0.2 | -0.2 | (r)1.0 | 1.2 |
December 2013 |
(r)-0.1 | 0.0 | (r)1.3 | 1.5 |
January 2014 |
(r)0.4 | 0.4 | (r)1.4 | 1.6 |
February 2014 |
(r)0.4 | 0.4 | (r)1.0 | 1.1 |
March 2014 |
(r)0.6 | 0.6 | (r)1.4 | 1.5 |
April 2014 |
(r)0.3 | 0.3 | (r)1.8 | 2.0 |
May 2014 |
(r)0.3 | 0.3 | (r)1.9 | 2.1 |
June 2014 |
(r)0.2 | 0.2 | (r)1.9 | 2.1 |
July 2014 |
(r)0.0 | 0.0 | (r)1.8 | 2.0 |
August 2014 |
(r)-0.2 | -0.2 | (r)1.5 | 1.7 |
September 2014 |
(r)0.1 | 0.1 | (r)1.5 | 1.7 |
October 2014 |
(r)-0.2 | -0.3 | (r)1.5 | 1.7 |
November 2014 |
(r)-0.6 | -0.5 | (r)1.1 | 1.3 |
December 2014 |
(r)-0.7 | -0.6 | (r)0.5 | 0.8 |
January 2015 |
(r)-0.7 | -0.5 | (r)-0.6 | -0.1 |
February 2015 |
(r)0.5 | 0.4 | (r)-0.5 | 0.0 |
March 2015 |
(r)0.7 | 0.6 | (r)-0.4 | -0.1 |
April 2015 |
(r)0.2 | 0.2 | (r)-0.5 | -0.2 |
May 2015 |
(r)0.6 | 0.5 | (r)-0.2 | 0.0 |
June 2015 |
(r)0.4 | 0.4 | (r)0.0 | 0.1 |
July 2015 |
(r)0.0 | 0.0 | (r)0.0 | 0.2 |
August 2015 |
(r)-0.2 | -0.1 | (r)0.0 | 0.2 |
September 2015 |
(r)-0.3 | -0.2 | (r)-0.4 | 0.0 |
October 2015 |
(r)-0.1 | 0.0 | (r)-0.2 | 0.2 |
November 2015 |
(r)-0.3 | -0.2 | (r)0.1 | 0.5 |
December 2015 |
(r)-0.5 | -0.3 | (r)0.3 | 0.7 |
Footnotes |
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NOTE: Revised index for C-CPI-U: Feb. 2013=133.204. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Mar. 2013=133.558. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Apr. 2013=133.421. Revised index for C-CPI-U: May. 2013=133.626. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Jun. 2013=133.900. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Jul. 2013=133.919. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Aug. 2013=134.098. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Sep. 2013=134.255. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Oct. 2013=133.876. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Nov. 2013=133.596. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Dec. 2013=133.509. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Jan. 2014=134.017. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Feb. 2014=134.542. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Mar. 2014=135.375. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Apr. 2014=135.771. Revised index for C-CPI-U: May. 2014=136.216. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Jun. 2014=136.433. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Jul. 2014=136.392. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Aug. 2014=136.127. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Sep. 2014=136.211. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Oct. 2014=135.891. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Nov. 2014=135.107. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Dec. 2014=134.207. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Jan. 2015=133.279. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Feb. 2015=133.932. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Mar. 2015=134.869. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Apr. 2015=135.133. Revised index for C-CPI-U: May. 2015=135.922. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Jun. 2015=136.403. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Jul. 2015=136.364. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Aug. 2015=136.085. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Sep. 2015=135.729. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Oct. 2015=135.601. Revised index for C-CPI-U: Nov. 2015=135.229. Associated calculations, including percent change, may also have changed. |
Expenditure category | Relative importance Nov. 2015 |
One Month | ||||
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Seasonally adjusted percent change Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015 |
Seasonally adjusted effect on All Items Nov. 2015- Dec. 2015(1) |
Standard error, median price change(2) | Largest (L) or Smallest (S) seasonally adjusted change since:(3) | |||
Date | Percent change | |||||
All items |
100.000 | -0.1 | 0.04 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.2 | |
Food |
14.239 | -0.2 | -0.035 | 0.08 | S-Mar. 2015 | -0.2 |
Food at home |
8.329 | -0.5 | -0.041 | 0.12 | S-Mar. 2015 | -0.5 |
Cereals and bakery products |
1.139 | -0.1 | -0.002 | 0.27 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.8 |
Cereals and cereal products |
0.369 | 0.4 | 0.002 | 0.44 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.3 |
Flour and prepared flour mixes |
0.046 | -0.1 | 0.000 | 0.64 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.2 |
Breakfast cereal(4) |
0.194 | 0.7 | 0.001 | 0.71 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.4 |
Rice, pasta, cornmeal(4) |
0.129 | -0.7 | -0.001 | 0.67 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.4 |
-1.6 | 0.83 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.8 | |||
Bakery products |
0.770 | -0.4 | -0.003 | 0.31 | S-Apr. 2015 | -0.6 |
Bread(5) |
0.229 | -0.8 | -0.002 | 0.57 | S-Apr. 2015 | -1.1 |
0.7 | 0.81 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.4 | |||
-1.1 | 0.88 | S-Oct. 2014 | -1.3 | |||
0.117 | -0.5 | -0.001 | 0.69 | S-May 2015 | -0.6 | |
Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies |
0.191 | 0.8 | 0.001 | 0.64 | L-May 2015 | 1.6 |
0.8 | 0.97 | L-Aug. 2015 | 1.0 | |||
-0.2 | 0.86 | S-Apr. 2015 | -1.0 | |||
Other bakery products |
0.233 | -0.9 | -0.002 | 0.66 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.9 |
-3.0 | 0.84 | S-May 1999 | -3.5 | |||
Crackers, bread, and cracker products(6) |
0.1 | 1.25 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.8 | ||
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(6) |
-0.2 | 0.88 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.1 | ||
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
1.978 | -1.4 | -0.027 | 0.22 | S-Aug. 1979 | -3.3 |
Meats, poultry, and fish |
1.826 | -1.2 | -0.022 | 0.24 | S-Apr. 1980 | -1.2 |
Meats |
1.191 | -1.3 | -0.016 | 0.27 | S-Jul. 2009 | -1.3 |
Beef and veal(4) |
0.565 | -2.4 | -0.013 | 0.40 | S-Jan. 2004 | -2.4 |
Uncooked ground beef(4) |
0.227 | -1.9 | -0.004 | 0.55 | S-Jul. 2009 | -2.9 |
0.081 | -3.6 | -0.003 | 0.87 | S-Apr. 2005 | -3.8 | |
0.206 | -2.8 | -0.006 | 0.70 | S-Jan. 2009 | -2.9 | |
0.051 | -0.5 | 0.000 | 0.81 | L-Sep. 2015 | -0.3 | |
Pork |
0.350 | -0.8 | -0.003 | 0.47 | S-May 2015 | -1.0 |
Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(5) |
0.137 | -1.6 | -0.002 | 0.76 | S-May 2015 | -3.5 |
Bacon and related products(6) |
-1.3 | 0.95 | S-May 2015 | -5.4 | ||
-1.0 | 0.94 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.1 | |||
Ham |
0.071 | 0.2 | 0.000 | 0.91 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.1 |
Ham, excluding canned(6) |
0.7 | 1.16 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.5 | ||
Pork chops |
0.058 | 1.4 | 0.001 | 1.17 | L-Jul. 2015 | 2.1 |
Other pork including roasts and picnics(5) |
0.083 | -2.1 | -0.002 | 1.01 | S-Apr. 2015 | -4.4 |
Other meats |
0.277 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.48 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.0 |
Frankfurters(6) |
1.4 | 1.56 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.7 | ||
0.1 | 0.62 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 | |||
-1.4 | 1.72 | - | - | |||
-3.8 | 2.54 | S-Apr. 2014 | -6.1 | |||
Poultry |
0.354 | -1.3 | -0.005 | 0.63 | S-May 2015 | -1.5 |
0.287 | -1.7 | -0.005 | 0.76 | S-May 2015 | -2.4 | |
-1.6 | 1.42 | S-Sep. 2015 | -3.0 | |||
-1.7 | 0.72 | S-May 2015 | -3.0 | |||
Other poultry including turkey(5) |
0.067 | -0.3 | 0.000 | 0.78 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.7 |
Fish and seafood(4) |
0.281 | -0.6 | -0.002 | 0.54 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.8 |
Fresh fish and seafood(5) |
0.143 | -0.5 | -0.001 | 0.87 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.8 |
Processed fish and seafood(5) |
0.137 | -0.8 | -0.001 | 0.53 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.0 |
0.4 | 0.88 | L-Jul. 2015 | 1.6 | |||
Frozen fish and seafood(6) |
-1.7 | 0.75 | S-Oct. 2015 | -2.0 | ||
Eggs |
0.152 | -3.4 | -0.005 | 0.62 | L-Sep. 2015 | -0.6 |
Dairy and related products(4) |
0.853 | 0.1 | 0.001 | 0.26 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.7 |
0.256 | 0.6 | 0.002 | 0.33 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.6 | |
0.5 | 0.53 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.6 | |||
0.9 | 0.45 | L-Jul. 2015 | 1.4 | |||
Cheese and related products |
0.275 | -0.3 | -0.001 | 0.46 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.8 |
Ice cream and related products |
0.122 | 0.2 | 0.000 | 0.83 | L-Aug. 2015 | 1.4 |
0.200 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.57 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.2 | |
Fruits and vegetables |
1.367 | -0.5 | -0.007 | 0.37 | S-Mar. 2015 | -1.4 |
Fresh fruits and vegetables |
1.067 | -0.4 | -0.004 | 0.46 | S-Jun. 2015 | -0.4 |
Fresh fruits |
0.576 | -1.0 | -0.006 | 0.64 | S-Mar. 2015 | -2.5 |
Apples |
0.085 | 2.8 | 0.002 | 1.11 | L-Oct. 2015 | 3.5 |
Bananas |
0.086 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.62 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.3 |
Citrus fruits(5) |
0.156 | -0.6 | -0.001 | 1.44 | S-Aug. 2015 | -1.3 |
Oranges, including tangerines(6) |
-0.1 | 1.41 | S-Aug. 2015 | -1.2 | ||
Other fresh fruits(5) |
0.249 | -1.5 | -0.004 | 1.08 | S-Mar. 2015 | -4.9 |
Fresh vegetables |
0.491 | 0.4 | 0.002 | 0.59 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.8 |
Potatoes |
0.075 | 0.8 | 0.001 | 1.14 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.6 |
Lettuce |
0.075 | 3.7 | 0.003 | 1.44 | L-Sep. 2015 | 4.7 |
Tomatoes(4) |
0.090 | 0.6 | 0.001 | 1.42 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.0 |
Other fresh vegetables |
0.251 | 0.8 | 0.002 | 0.74 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.4 |
Processed fruits and vegetables(5) |
0.300 | -1.0 | -0.003 | 0.49 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.5 |
Canned fruits and vegetables(5) |
0.155 | -0.7 | -0.001 | 0.76 | S-Oct. 2015 | -2.3 |
-2.2 | 0.86 | S-Dec. 2012 | -3.0 | |||
0.1 | 1.02 | S-Oct. 2015 | -3.1 | |||
Frozen fruits and vegetables(5) |
0.088 | -0.6 | -0.001 | 0.86 | S-Jun. 2015 | -0.7 |
Frozen vegetables(6) |
-0.5 | 1.07 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.7 | ||
Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(5) |
0.058 | -0.9 | 0.000 | 0.73 | S-Mar. 2015 | -1.5 |
-0.3 | 0.79 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.0 | |||
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials |
0.948 | -0.1 | -0.001 | 0.34 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.2 |
Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(5) |
0.697 | -0.2 | -0.002 | 0.43 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.3 |
Carbonated drinks |
0.283 | 0.2 | 0.001 | 0.68 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.5 |
0.014 | 0.3 | 0.000 | 0.64 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.3 | |
Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(5) |
0.400 | -0.4 | -0.002 | 0.61 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.8 |
Beverage materials including coffee and tea(5) |
0.251 | 0.7 | 0.002 | 0.44 | L-Jan. 2015 | 0.7 |
Coffee |
0.154 | 0.7 | 0.001 | 0.59 | L-Jul. 2015 | 1.0 |
Roasted coffee(6) |
0.8 | 0.64 | L-Jul. 2015 | 1.0 | ||
0.8 | 1.03 | L-Feb. 2015 | 2.2 | |||
Other beverage materials including tea(5) |
0.098 | 0.7 | 0.001 | 0.62 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 |
Other food at home |
2.045 | -0.3 | -0.005 | 0.23 | - | - |
Sugar and sweets(4) |
0.303 | -0.1 | 0.000 | 0.58 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.5 |
Sugar and artificial sweeteners |
0.055 | -0.4 | 0.000 | 0.62 | L-Sep. 2015 | -0.3 |
0.189 | -0.4 | -0.001 | 0.89 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.4 | |
Other sweets(5) |
0.059 | 0.7 | 0.000 | 0.63 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.9 |
Fats and oils |
0.240 | 0.7 | 0.002 | 0.42 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.0 |
Butter and margarine(5) |
0.075 | 1.2 | 0.001 | 0.65 | L-Oct. 2015 | 4.0 |
Butter(6) |
1.4 | 0.92 | L-Oct. 2015 | 5.3 | ||
Margarine(6) |
1.7 | 1.02 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.2 | ||
Salad dressing(5) |
0.061 | 1.0 | 0.001 | 0.82 | L-May 2015 | 1.1 |
Other fats and oils including peanut butter(5) |
0.103 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.62 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.5 |
1.7 | 1.00 | L-Apr. 2012 | 2.3 | |||
Other foods |
1.502 | -0.5 | -0.007 | 0.28 | S-Jan. 2015 | -0.5 |
Soups |
0.095 | -0.5 | -0.001 | 1.02 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.6 |
Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods(4) |
0.282 | -0.4 | -0.001 | 0.63 | - | - |
Snacks(4) |
0.333 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.66 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.5 |
Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces |
0.298 | -1.8 | -0.005 | 0.59 | S-Dec. 2010 | -1.8 |
-1.5 | 0.93 | S-Jan. 2010 | -1.7 | |||
-1.1 | 1.56 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.5 | |||
-0.7 | 0.87 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.5 | |||
Other condiments(6) |
1.0 | 0.97 | L-Sep. 2015 | 2.8 | ||
0.054 | 0.8 | 0.000 | 0.38 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.0 | |
0.441 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 0.51 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.9 | |
0.0 | 0.55 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.1 | |||
Food away from home(4) |
5.909 | 0.1 | 0.007 | 0.06 | S-Jul. 2015 | 0.0 |
2.854 | 0.1 | 0.003 | 0.07 | S-May 2015 | 0.1 | |
2.444 | 0.1 | 0.003 | 0.10 | S-Jul. 2015 | 0.1 | |
Food at employee sites and schools(5) |
0.220 | 0.2 | 0.000 | 0.16 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.3 |
0.2 | 0.08 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.3 | |||
0.064 | 0.5 | 0.000 | 0.34 | L-Jan. 2015 | 0.8 | |
0.328 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 0.11 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 | |
Energy |
7.168 | -2.4 | -0.176 | 0.15 | S-Sep. 2015 | -4.7 |
Energy commodities |
3.538 | -4.0 | -0.147 | 0.12 | S-Sep. 2015 | -8.6 |
Fuel oil and other fuels(4) |
0.186 | -4.0 | -0.007 | 0.53 | S-Aug. 2015 | -5.0 |
Fuel oil(4) |
0.102 | -7.8 | -0.008 | 0.37 | S-Aug. 2015 | -8.1 |
0.084 | -0.9 | -0.001 | 0.78 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.1 | |
Motor fuel |
3.352 | -4.0 | -0.140 | 0.12 | S-Sep. 2015 | -8.9 |
Gasoline (all types) |
3.297 | -3.9 | -0.137 | 0.12 | S-Sep. 2015 | -9.0 |
Gasoline, unleaded regular(6) |
-4.2 | 0.38 | S-Sep. 2015 | -9.3 | ||
-4.0 | 0.36 | S-Sep. 2015 | -8.1 | |||
Gasoline, unleaded premium(6) |
-1.0 | 0.31 | S-Sep. 2015 | -8.1 | ||
Other motor fuels(5) |
0.055 | -2.4 | -0.001 | 0.12 | S-Sep. 2015 | -6.2 |
Energy services(11) |
3.630 | -0.8 | -0.029 | 0.28 | S-May 2015 | -1.0 |
Electricity(11) |
2.883 | -0.4 | -0.012 | 0.35 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.5 |
Utility (piped) gas service(11) |
0.747 | -2.3 | -0.017 | 0.28 | S-Apr. 2015 | -2.6 |
All items less food and energy |
78.594 | 0.1 | 0.100 | 0.04 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.1 |
Commodities less food and energy commodities |
19.268 | -0.1 | -0.023 | 0.09 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 |
Household furnishings and supplies(12) |
3.274 | 0.1 | 0.003 | 0.16 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.4 |
0.259 | 1.3 | 0.003 | 0.56 | L-Jan. 2014 | 1.5 | |
0.047 | 0.5 | 0.000 | 0.41 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.8 | |
0.049 | 3.4 | 0.002 | 0.50 | L-Nov. 2014 | 3.4 | |
0.163 | 0.8 | 0.001 | 0.83 | L-Jun. 2015 | 1.4 | |
Furniture and bedding(4) |
0.754 | 0.1 | 0.001 | 0.31 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.5 |
Bedroom furniture(4) |
0.264 | 0.6 | 0.002 | 0.47 | - | - |
0.353 | -0.5 | -0.002 | 0.50 | - | - | |
Other furniture(5) |
0.127 | 0.4 | 0.001 | 0.61 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.9 |
Appliances(5) |
0.258 | 0.2 | 0.000 | 0.46 | L-Apr. 2015 | 0.4 |
Major appliances(5) |
0.138 | 0.5 | 0.001 | 0.67 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.9 |
Laundry equipment(6) |
-0.4 | 0.95 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.3 | ||
0.116 | -0.9 | -0.001 | 0.66 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.9 | |
Other household equipment and furnishings(5) |
0.465 | -0.4 | -0.002 | 0.51 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.2 |
Clocks, lamps, and decorator items(4) |
0.243 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.88 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.4 |
Indoor plants and flowers(13) |
0.108 | -1.1 | -0.001 | 0.50 | S-Jul. 2015 | -1.6 |
0.043 | -2.1 | -0.001 | 1.23 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 | |
Nonelectric cookware and tableware(5) |
0.071 | -1.4 | -0.001 | 0.42 | S-Jan. 2015 | -1.5 |
Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(5) |
0.700 | -0.3 | -0.002 | 0.25 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.8 |
0.184 | -0.5 | -0.001 | 0.39 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.3 | |
Outdoor equipment and supplies(5) |
0.365 | -0.1 | -0.001 | 0.32 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.7 |
Housekeeping supplies(4) |
0.838 | 0.1 | 0.001 | 0.26 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 |
Household cleaning products(5) |
0.331 | 0.4 | 0.001 | 0.45 | L-Jul. 2015 | 0.4 |
0.246 | -0.1 | 0.000 | 0.43 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 | |
0.260 | -0.4 | -0.001 | 0.41 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.6 | |
Apparel |
3.390 | -0.2 | -0.008 | 0.41 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.3 |
Men's and boys' apparel |
0.857 | 0.8 | 0.006 | 0.74 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.2 |
Men's apparel |
0.667 | 1.6 | 0.010 | 0.80 | L-Sep. 2015 | 2.1 |
Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear |
0.105 | -1.7 | -0.002 | 2.00 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.1 |
Men's furnishings |
0.187 | 3.8 | 0.007 | 0.89 | L-Mar. 2015 | 4.8 |
Men's shirts and sweaters(5) |
0.204 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 1.56 | L-Sep. 2015 | 8.7 |
Men's pants and shorts |
0.164 | 2.5 | 0.004 | 1.57 | L-Oct. 2013 | 9.4 |
Boys' apparel |
0.190 | -2.2 | -0.004 | 1.48 | S-Jul. 2015 | -2.2 |
Women's and girls' apparel |
1.459 | -0.6 | -0.009 | 0.73 | L-Aug. 2015 | -0.1 |
Women's apparel |
1.232 | -0.8 | -0.009 | 0.78 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.4 |
Women's outerwear |
0.117 | -2.5 | -0.003 | 2.43 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.8 |
Women's dresses |
0.153 | -2.7 | -0.004 | 2.38 | S-Oct. 2015 | -3.6 |
Women's suits and separates(5) |
0.573 | -0.6 | -0.003 | 0.97 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.1 |
Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and accessories(5) |
0.380 | 1.5 | 0.005 | 0.92 | L-Sep. 2015 | 2.1 |
Girls' apparel |
0.227 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 1.83 | S-Oct. 2015 | -2.9 |
Footwear |
0.724 | -0.1 | -0.001 | 0.73 | - | - |
Men's footwear(4) |
0.217 | -2.0 | -0.004 | 1.07 | S-Dec. 2010 | -2.5 |
Boys' and girls' footwear |
0.175 | -1.2 | -0.002 | 1.10 | - | - |
Women's footwear |
0.332 | 1.0 | 0.003 | 1.17 | L-Jul. 2015 | 2.4 |
Infants' and toddlers' apparel |
0.142 | -4.5 | -0.006 | 0.98 | S-EVER | - |
Jewelry and watches(9) |
0.208 | 0.9 | 0.002 | 0.78 | L-Jul. 2015 | 1.1 |
0.047 | -1.6 | -0.001 | 0.87 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.6 | |
Jewelry(9) |
0.162 | 1.8 | 0.003 | 0.96 | L-Aug. 2012 | 2.2 |
Transportation commodities less motor fuel(12) |
5.643 | 0.0 | 0.001 | 0.09 | - | - |
New vehicles |
3.520 | -0.1 | -0.002 | 0.14 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.2 |
-0.1 | 0.12 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.2 | |||
New cars(6) |
0.0 | 0.14 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.0 | ||
-0.2 | 0.13 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.2 | |||
Used cars and trucks |
1.588 | 0.1 | 0.002 | 0.01 | L-Apr. 2015 | 0.6 |
Motor vehicle parts and equipment(4) |
0.428 | 0.2 | 0.001 | 0.21 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.9 |
Tires(4) |
0.279 | 0.2 | 0.001 | 0.29 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.7 |
0.148 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.27 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.3 | |
0.0 | 0.24 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.2 | |||
1.1 | 0.52 | L-Apr. 2015 | 1.3 | |||
Medical care commodities |
1.786 | -0.1 | -0.002 | 0.21 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.2 |
1.712 | -0.4 | -0.006 | 0.22 | S-Dec. 2013 | -1.0 | |
Prescription drugs |
1.367 | -0.3 | -0.004 | 0.24 | S-Dec. 2013 | -1.0 |
0.345 | -0.6 | -0.002 | 0.47 | S-Jun. 2015 | -1.0 | |
0.074 | -0.4 | 0.000 | 0.39 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.4 | |
Recreation commodities(12) |
1.942 | -0.6 | -0.012 | 0.17 | - | - |
Video and audio products(12) |
0.272 | -2.3 | -0.006 | 0.35 | S-EVER | - |
Televisions |
0.118 | -4.0 | -0.005 | 0.60 | S-Feb. 2010 | -4.3 |
0.029 | -3.2 | -0.001 | 0.78 | S-Dec. 2014 | -4.5 | |
Audio equipment |
0.065 | -1.0 | -0.001 | 0.55 | S-Jan. 2015 | -1.0 |
0.043 | -0.1 | 0.000 | 0.62 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.5 | |
Pets and pet products(4) |
0.639 | 0.1 | 0.001 | 0.30 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.6 |
0.2 | 0.33 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.5 | |||
0.2 | 0.43 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.5 | |||
Sporting goods(4) |
0.394 | -0.4 | -0.001 | 0.31 | - | - |
Sports vehicles including bicycles(4) |
0.179 | -0.9 | -0.002 | 0.43 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.6 |
Sports equipment |
0.209 | 0.7 | 0.001 | 0.44 | L-Jul. 2015 | 1.1 |
Photographic equipment and supplies |
0.055 | 0.5 | 0.000 | 0.96 | L-Jul. 2015 | 1.0 |
-0.1 | 0.64 | S-Sep. 2015 | -2.4 | |||
0.1 | 1.06 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.1 | |||
Recreational reading materials(4) |
0.221 | 0.2 | 0.000 | 0.48 | - | - |
0.124 | -0.6 | -0.001 | 0.68 | S-Jun. 2015 | -1.2 | |
0.096 | 1.3 | 0.001 | 0.59 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.4 | |
Other recreational goods(5) |
0.361 | -1.5 | -0.006 | 0.48 | S-Apr. 2006 | -1.5 |
Toys |
0.258 | -1.9 | -0.005 | 0.59 | S-Feb. 2015 | -1.9 |
-0.9 | 0.68 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.9 | |||
0.051 | 0.4 | 0.000 | 1.32 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.3 | |
Music instruments and accessories(5) |
0.041 | -1.0 | 0.000 | 0.42 | S-Feb. 2015 | -1.2 |
Education and communication commodities(12) |
0.590 | -0.4 | -0.003 | 0.30 | - | - |
Educational books and supplies |
0.208 | 0.8 | 0.002 | 0.45 | L-Dec. 2014 | 0.9 |
0.6 | 0.41 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.7 | |||
Information technology commodities(12) |
0.381 | -1.1 | -0.004 | 0.40 | S-Jun. 2015 | -1.3 |
Personal computers and peripheral equipment(7) |
0.256 | -0.9 | -0.002 | 0.49 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.9 |
0.067 | -0.8 | -0.001 | 0.82 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.5 | |
Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(4)(5) |
0.059 | -2.4 | -0.001 | 0.84 | S-Sep. 2015 | -3.2 |
Alcoholic beverages |
1.011 | -0.1 | -0.001 | 0.16 | - | - |
Alcoholic beverages at home |
0.592 | -0.3 | -0.002 | 0.23 | S-Jun. 2015 | -0.4 |
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home |
0.274 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.28 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.0 |
Distilled spirits at home(4) |
0.072 | 0.2 | 0.000 | 0.39 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.5 |
0.1 | 0.40 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.0 | |||
Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(6) |
0.4 | 0.55 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.4 | ||
Wine at home |
0.246 | -0.6 | -0.002 | 0.44 | S-Jun. 2015 | -0.8 |
Alcoholic beverages away from home(4) |
0.419 | 0.2 | 0.001 | 0.18 | L-May 2015 | 0.4 |
0.3 | 0.15 | L-Apr. 2015 | 0.3 | |||
0.1 | 0.24 | L-Jul. 2015 | 0.2 | |||
-0.2 | 0.20 | S-Mar. 2015 | -0.3 | |||
Other goods(12) |
1.632 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.18 | - | - |
Tobacco and smoking products |
0.731 | 0.3 | 0.002 | 0.16 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.1 |
Cigarettes(5) |
0.674 | 0.4 | 0.002 | 0.17 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.4 |
0.051 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.53 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.7 | |
Personal care products(4) |
0.717 | -0.1 | -0.001 | 0.31 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.6 |
Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(4)(5) |
0.366 | -0.2 | -0.001 | 0.46 | - | - |
Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements(4) |
0.344 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.40 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.0 |
Miscellaneous personal goods(5) |
0.184 | -0.9 | -0.002 | 0.44 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.5 |
Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(6) |
-0.1 | 0.54 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.7 | ||
-1.5 | 0.51 | S-Jun. 2015 | -2.8 | |||
Services less energy services |
59.326 | 0.2 | 0.122 | 0.04 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.1 |
Shelter |
33.349 | 0.2 | 0.072 | 0.06 | - | - |
Rent of shelter(16) |
32.973 | 0.2 | 0.077 | 0.06 | - | - |
Rent of primary residence(11) |
7.321 | 0.2 | 0.017 | 0.04 | - | - |
Lodging away from home(5) |
0.871 | -0.5 | -0.005 | 1.89 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.6 |
0.176 | 0.3 | 0.000 | 0.04 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.5 | |
Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels |
0.695 | -0.7 | -0.005 | 2.30 | S-Jun. 2015 | -2.0 |
24.781 | 0.2 | 0.057 | 0.03 | - | - | |
23.334 | 0.2 | 0.054 | 0.03 | - | - | |
0.376 | 0.5 | 0.002 | 0.31 | L-Jan. 2015 | 0.7 | |
Water and sewer and trash collection services(5) |
1.253 | 0.3 | 0.004 | 0.13 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 |
Water and sewerage maintenance(11) |
0.974 | 0.3 | 0.003 | 0.16 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 |
0.279 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.17 | S-Jul. 2015 | 0.1 | |
0.863 | 0.5 | 0.005 | 0.14 | L-Jun. 2015 | 0.6 | |
0.278 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.12 | - | - | |
0.283 | 0.2 | 0.001 | 0.09 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.3 | |
Moving, storage, freight expense(5) |
0.126 | 4.4 | 0.006 | 0.59 | L-EVER | - |
0.068 | -0.4 | 0.000 | 0.12 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.7 | |
Medical care services |
6.050 | 0.1 | 0.009 | 0.08 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.0 |
Professional services |
3.057 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.10 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 |
Physicians' services(11) |
1.612 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.13 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 |
Dental services(11) |
0.817 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.11 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.1 |
0.278 | 0.4 | 0.001 | 0.38 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.4 | |
0.349 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.14 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 | |
Hospital and related services |
2.222 | 0.1 | 0.002 | 0.11 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.8 |
1.912 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.12 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.0 | |
0.1 | 0.21 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.3 | |||
0.0 | 0.20 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.7 | |||
0.177 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 0.10 | - | - | |
0.133 | 0.5 | 0.001 | 0.10 | L-May 2015 | 0.7 | |
0.771 | 0.3 | 0.002 | 0.08 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.2 | |
Transportation services |
5.725 | 0.3 | 0.014 | 0.14 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.2 |
Leased cars and trucks(15) |
0.389 | 1.6 | 0.006 | 0.31 | L-Feb. 2009 | 3.9 |
Car and truck rental(5) |
0.068 | -4.9 | -0.003 | 1.50 | S-EVER | - |
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair(4) |
1.171 | 0.3 | 0.004 | 0.17 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.3 |
Motor vehicle body work(4) |
0.057 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.14 | S-Sep. 2015 | 0.0 |
Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing(4) |
0.490 | 0.2 | 0.001 | 0.20 | - | - |
0.592 | 0.5 | 0.003 | 0.27 | L-Oct. 2014 | 0.5 | |
Motor vehicle insurance |
2.392 | 0.5 | 0.011 | 0.23 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.2 |
0.572 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.11 | - | - | |
0.318 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.08 | - | - | |
Parking and other fees(5) |
0.236 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.18 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.1 |
0.2 | 0.24 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.3 | |||
0.0 | 0.17 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 | |||
Public transportation |
1.133 | -0.3 | -0.003 | 0.36 | S-Aug. 2015 | -1.7 |
Airline fare |
0.711 | -1.1 | -0.008 | 0.51 | S-Aug. 2015 | -3.1 |
Other intercity transportation |
0.154 | 0.5 | 0.001 | 0.67 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.5 |
3.8 | 1.12 | L-Jun. 2015 | 5.2 | |||
1.4 | 0.79 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.7 | |||
Intracity transportation(4) |
0.264 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.06 | S-Sep. 2015 | 0.0 |
0.0 | 0.08 | S-Sep. 2015 | 0.0 | |||
Recreation services(12) |
3.792 | 0.3 | 0.011 | 0.16 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.4 |
Video and audio services(12) |
1.569 | 0.4 | 0.007 | 0.13 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.6 |
Cable and satellite television and radio service(14) |
1.479 | 0.3 | 0.005 | 0.13 | S-Sep. 2015 | 0.1 |
Video discs and other media, including rental of video and audio(4)(5) |
0.090 | 2.3 | 0.002 | 0.90 | L-Oct. 2011 | 2.6 |
3.3 | 1.27 | L-Aug. 2015 | 3.8 | |||
0.3 | 0.29 | L-May 2015 | 0.6 | |||
Pet services including veterinary(5) |
0.410 | 0.4 | 0.002 | 0.11 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.6 |
0.1 | 0.12 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.2 | |||
0.4 | 0.12 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.7 | |||
0.062 | 0.3 | 0.000 | 0.39 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.6 | |
0.0 | 0.14 | - | - | |||
0.2 | 0.57 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.6 | |||
Other recreation services(5) |
1.750 | 0.2 | 0.003 | 0.33 | L-Jul. 2015 | 0.2 |
Club dues and fees for participant sports and group exercises(5) |
0.600 | -0.3 | -0.002 | 0.45 | L-Sep. 2015 | -0.2 |
Admissions(4) |
0.659 | 0.4 | 0.003 | 0.55 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.9 |
1.4 | 0.52 | L-Jun. 2012 | 2.4 | |||
-1.7 | 0.66 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.8 | |||
0.215 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 0.18 | - | - | |
Education and communication services(12) |
6.505 | 0.1 | 0.008 | 0.07 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.1 |
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare |
3.204 | 0.2 | 0.007 | 0.08 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.1 |
College tuition and fees |
1.898 | 0.4 | 0.007 | 0.12 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.6 |
Elementary and high school tuition and fees |
0.387 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 0.07 | S-Sep. 2015 | 0.3 |
Child care and nursery school(13) |
0.748 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.11 | S-Jan. 2014 | -0.3 |
Technical and business school tuition and fees(5) |
0.039 | 0.3 | 0.000 | 0.10 | L-May 2015 | 0.3 |
Postage and delivery services(5) |
0.143 | 0.4 | 0.001 | 0.02 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.2 |
Postage(4) |
0.129 | 0.4 | 0.000 | 0.00 | - | - |
Delivery services(5) |
0.014 | 1.0 | 0.000 | 0.18 | S-Oct. 2015 | -2.0 |
2.455 | 0.0 | -0.001 | 0.10 | S-May 2015 | -0.4 | |
1.608 | 0.0 | -0.001 | 0.12 | S-Jun. 2015 | 0.0 | |
0.847 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.13 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 | |
Internet services and electronic information providers(5) |
0.692 | 0.2 | 0.001 | 0.26 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.9 |
1.789 | -0.1 | -0.003 | 0.08 | S-Feb. 2015 | -0.3 | |
Personal care services(4) |
0.647 | -0.2 | -0.001 | 0.11 | S-Feb. 2015 | -0.7 |
0.647 | -0.2 | -0.001 | 0.11 | S-Feb. 2015 | -0.7 | |
Miscellaneous personal services |
1.142 | 0.1 | 0.001 | 0.10 | S-Jul. 2015 | 0.1 |
Legal services(9) |
0.323 | -0.1 | 0.000 | 0.15 | S-Dec. 2014 | -0.2 |
0.176 | -0.5 | -0.001 | 0.12 | S-Mar. 2012 | -0.5 | |
0.281 | 0.2 | 0.001 | 0.11 | - | - | |
0.034 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.17 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.2 | |
0.232 | -0.3 | -0.001 | 0.28 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.5 | |
0.1 | 0.02 | L-Jun. 2015 | 0.7 | |||
-0.3 | 0.39 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.6 | |||
Special aggregate indexes |
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All items less food |
85.761 | -0.1 | -0.076 | 0.04 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.2 |
All items less shelter |
66.651 | -0.3 | -0.183 | 0.04 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.4 |
All items less food and shelter |
52.412 | -0.3 | -0.148 | 0.05 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.6 |
All items less food, shelter, and energy |
45.244 | 0.1 | 0.028 | 0.05 | - | - |
All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks |
43.656 | 0.1 | 0.026 | 0.05 | - | - |
All items less medical care |
92.164 | -0.1 | -0.117 | 0.04 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.2 |
All items less energy |
92.832 | 0.1 | 0.066 | 0.03 | - | - |
Commodities |
37.044 | -0.6 | -0.205 | 0.06 | S-Sep. 2015 | -0.8 |
Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks |
17.679 | -0.1 | -0.025 | 0.10 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 |
Commodities less food |
22.806 | -0.7 | -0.170 | 0.07 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.5 |
Commodities less food and beverages |
21.794 | -0.8 | -0.169 | 0.08 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.6 |
Services |
62.956 | 0.1 | 0.093 | 0.05 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.1 |
Services less rent of shelter(16) |
29.983 | 0.1 | 0.015 | 0.07 | S-Sep. 2015 | 0.1 |
Services less medical care services |
56.906 | 0.2 | 0.092 | 0.05 | S-Sep. 2015 | 0.2 |
Durables |
8.808 | -0.1 | -0.012 | 0.08 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.1 |
Nondurables |
28.236 | -0.2 | -0.054 | 0.07 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.3 |
Nondurables less food |
13.997 | -0.3 | -0.048 | 0.11 | S-Sep. 2015 | -2.7 |
Nondurables less food and beverages |
12.986 | -0.4 | -0.051 | 0.11 | S-Sep. 2015 | -2.9 |
Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel |
9.596 | -0.4 | -0.037 | 0.08 | S-Sep. 2015 | -3.8 |
Nondurables less food and apparel |
10.607 | -0.3 | -0.034 | 0.07 | S-Sep. 2015 | -3.5 |
Housing |
42.555 | 0.1 | 0.047 | 0.06 | S-May 2015 | 0.0 |
Education and communication(5) |
7.095 | 0.1 | 0.005 | 0.07 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.1 |
Education(5) |
3.412 | 0.3 | 0.009 | 0.08 | - | - |
Communication(5) |
3.683 | -0.1 | -0.003 | 0.10 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.1 |
Information and information processing(5) |
3.540 | -0.1 | -0.004 | 0.10 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.1 |
Information technology, hardware and services(18) |
1.085 | -0.3 | -0.003 | 0.23 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.8 |
Recreation(5) |
5.733 | 0.0 | -0.001 | 0.12 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.2 |
Video and audio(5) |
1.841 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.14 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.2 |
Pets, pet products and services(5) |
1.049 | 0.2 | 0.002 | 0.20 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.5 |
Photography(5) |
0.117 | 0.4 | 0.000 | 0.54 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.0 |
Food and beverages |
15.250 | -0.2 | -0.036 | 0.07 | S-Mar. 2015 | -0.2 |
Domestically produced farm food |
7.015 | -0.4 | -0.029 | 0.13 | S-Mar. 2015 | -0.5 |
Other services |
12.086 | 0.2 | 0.019 | 0.07 | - | - |
Apparel less footwear |
2.666 | -0.3 | -0.007 | 0.48 | L-Sep. 2015 | -0.1 |
Fuels and utilities |
5.069 | -0.6 | -0.033 | 0.21 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.6 |
Household energy |
3.816 | -0.9 | -0.037 | 0.27 | S-May 2015 | -1.0 |
Medical care |
7.836 | 0.1 | 0.007 | 0.08 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.0 |
Transportation |
14.720 | -0.8 | -0.124 | 0.06 | S-Sep. 2015 | -2.3 |
Private transportation |
13.587 | -0.9 | -0.121 | 0.07 | S-Sep. 2015 | -2.5 |
New and used motor vehicles(5) |
5.672 | 0.0 | 0.003 | 0.10 | - | - |
Utilities and public transportation |
9.949 | -0.4 | -0.044 | 0.13 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.5 |
Household furnishings and operations |
4.137 | 0.2 | 0.008 | 0.13 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.3 |
Other goods and services |
3.421 | 0.0 | -0.002 | 0.09 | S-Jul. 2015 | 0.0 |
Personal care |
2.690 | -0.1 | -0.004 | 0.11 | S-Apr. 2015 | -0.1 |
Footnotes |
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NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. |
Expenditure category | Relative importance Nov. 2015 |
Twelve Month | ||||
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Unadjusted percent change Dec. 2014- Dec. 2015 |
Unadjusted effect on All Items Dec. 2014- Dec. 2015(1) |
Standard error, median price change(2) | Largest (L) or Smallest (S) unadjusted change since:(3) | |||
Date | Percent change | |||||
All items |
100.000 | 0.7 | 0.08 | L-Dec. 2014 | 0.8 | |
Food |
14.239 | 0.8 | 0.112 | 0.13 | S-Jun. 2010 | 0.7 |
Food at home |
8.329 | -0.4 | -0.038 | 0.18 | S-Mar. 2010 | -0.7 |
Cereals and bakery products |
1.139 | 1.0 | 0.011 | 0.40 | S-May 2015 | 0.8 |
Cereals and cereal products |
0.369 | 0.8 | 0.003 | 0.67 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.8 |
Flour and prepared flour mixes |
0.046 | -1.9 | -0.001 | 0.84 | L-Oct. 2015 | -1.9 |
Breakfast cereal |
0.194 | 0.2 | 0.000 | 1.05 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.2 |
Rice, pasta, cornmeal |
0.129 | 2.7 | 0.003 | 1.01 | L-Jun. 2015 | 3.2 |
-1.3 | 1.28 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.9 | |||
Bakery products |
0.770 | 1.1 | 0.008 | 0.49 | S-May 2015 | 0.8 |
Bread(4) |
0.229 | 0.6 | 0.001 | 0.84 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.5 |
White bread(5) |
1.0 | 1.17 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.5 | ||
Bread other than white(5) |
0.2 | 1.26 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.3 | ||
Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins(4) |
0.117 | 1.6 | 0.002 | 1.13 | S-Oct. 2014 | 0.1 |
Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies |
0.191 | 2.3 | 0.004 | 1.20 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.8 |
Cookies(5) |
0.4 | 1.51 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.8 | ||
Fresh cakes and cupcakes(5) |
4.6 | 1.71 | S-Oct. 2015 | 4.1 | ||
Other bakery products |
0.233 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 1.03 | S-Jun. 2015 | 0.1 |
Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts(5) |
-0.7 | 1.50 | S-Feb. 2015 | -1.7 | ||
Crackers, bread, and cracker products(5) |
0.8 | 1.50 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.8 | ||
Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers(5) |
0.2 | 1.38 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.6 | ||
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
1.978 | -2.2 | -0.044 | 0.38 | S-Feb. 2010 | -2.7 |
Meats, poultry, and fish |
1.826 | -3.4 | -0.064 | 0.40 | S-Dec. 2009 | -3.6 |
Meats |
1.191 | -3.8 | -0.047 | 0.51 | S-Jan. 2010 | -4.2 |
Beef and veal |
0.565 | -4.3 | -0.025 | 0.70 | S-Feb. 2010 | -4.3 |
Uncooked ground beef |
0.227 | -5.3 | -0.013 | 0.99 | S-Jan. 2010 | -5.4 |
Uncooked beef roasts(4) |
0.081 | -7.1 | -0.006 | 1.52 | S-Oct. 2009 | -8.2 |
Uncooked beef steaks(4) |
0.206 | -2.2 | -0.004 | 1.31 | S-Mar. 2010 | -2.8 |
Uncooked other beef and veal(4) |
0.051 | -3.5 | -0.002 | 1.35 | S-Nov. 2009 | -3.7 |
Pork |
0.350 | -7.1 | -0.027 | 0.81 | S-Sep. 2015 | -7.6 |
Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products(4) |
0.137 | -3.7 | -0.005 | 1.18 | S-Sep. 2015 | -6.4 |
Bacon and related products(5) |
-0.5 | 1.27 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.3 | ||
-8.0 | 1.72 | S-EVER | - | |||
Ham |
0.071 | -10.5 | -0.008 | 1.93 | L-Oct. 2015 | -8.7 |
Ham, excluding canned(5) |
-11.9 | 1.91 | L-Oct. 2015 | -10.4 | ||
Pork chops |
0.058 | -7.2 | -0.005 | 1.66 | L-Jul. 2015 | -2.7 |
Other pork including roasts and picnics(4) |
0.083 | -9.5 | -0.008 | 1.74 | S-Dec. 2009 | -11.0 |
Other meats |
0.277 | 1.8 | 0.005 | 0.88 | S-Apr. 2014 | 1.7 |
Frankfurters(5) |
4.6 | 2.45 | S-Jul. 2015 | 4.2 | ||
2.4 | 1.08 | L-Jul. 2015 | 2.9 | |||
Lamb and organ meats(5) |
-1.2 | 2.53 | S-Jun. 2014 | -3.4 | ||
-1.8 | 4.22 | S-May 2015 | -3.1 | |||
Poultry |
0.354 | -2.2 | -0.008 | 0.83 | S-Nov. 2006 | -3.1 |
Chicken(4) |
0.287 | -3.1 | -0.009 | 0.94 | S-Nov. 2006 | -4.2 |
Fresh whole chicken(5) |
-3.6 | 1.98 | S-Sep. 2015 | -4.6 | ||
Fresh and frozen chicken parts(5) |
-3.2 | 1.18 | S-Nov. 2006 | -6.4 | ||
Other poultry including turkey(4) |
0.067 | 2.0 | 0.001 | 1.61 | L-Jul. 2014 | 2.1 |
Fish and seafood |
0.281 | -3.4 | -0.010 | 0.84 | S-Feb. 2002 | -3.6 |
Fresh fish and seafood(4) |
0.143 | -3.5 | -0.005 | 1.49 | S-Jul. 2015 | -3.6 |
Processed fish and seafood(4) |
0.137 | -3.3 | -0.005 | 0.95 | S-Oct. 2015 | -3.3 |
Shelf stable fish and seafood(5) |
1.3 | 1.25 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.7 | ||
Frozen fish and seafood(5) |
-7.2 | 1.70 | S-EVER | - | ||
Eggs |
0.152 | 14.8 | 0.020 | 1.09 | S-May 2015 | 3.1 |
Dairy and related products |
0.853 | -3.9 | -0.035 | 0.42 | S-Jan. 2010 | -5.1 |
Milk(4) |
0.256 | -7.9 | -0.022 | 0.64 | S-Dec. 2009 | -10.6 |
Fresh whole milk(5) |
-9.0 | 1.04 | L-Oct. 2015 | -8.5 | ||
-7.2 | 0.89 | S-Dec. 2009 | -8.4 | |||
Cheese and related products |
0.275 | -3.7 | -0.011 | 0.81 | S-Feb. 2010 | -4.7 |
Ice cream and related products |
0.122 | -0.9 | -0.001 | 1.18 | S-Jul. 2014 | -1.4 |
Other dairy and related products(4) |
0.200 | -0.6 | -0.001 | 0.81 | S-Apr. 2014 | -1.5 |
Fruits and vegetables |
1.367 | 0.6 | 0.008 | 0.60 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.1 |
Fresh fruits and vegetables |
1.067 | 0.8 | 0.008 | 0.73 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.2 |
Fresh fruits |
0.576 | 1.1 | 0.006 | 1.01 | - | - |
Apples |
0.085 | 5.7 | 0.005 | 2.01 | L-Jun. 2013 | 6.7 |
Bananas |
0.086 | 0.6 | 0.001 | 0.98 | L-Nov. 2014 | 1.0 |
Citrus fruits(4) |
0.156 | 1.5 | 0.002 | 2.67 | L-Jan. 2015 | 2.9 |
Oranges, including tangerines(5) |
2.4 | 2.41 | L-Aug. 2015 | 3.5 | ||
Other fresh fruits(4) |
0.249 | -0.5 | -0.001 | 1.57 | S-Oct. 2015 | -2.1 |
Fresh vegetables |
0.491 | 0.4 | 0.002 | 0.92 | S-Jul. 2015 | -1.1 |
Potatoes |
0.075 | -0.1 | 0.000 | 1.93 | S-Aug. 2015 | -1.1 |
Lettuce |
0.075 | 8.6 | 0.006 | 2.31 | L-Feb. 2015 | 15.2 |
Tomatoes |
0.090 | -10.3 | -0.011 | 1.99 | S-May 2012 | -19.7 |
Other fresh vegetables |
0.251 | 2.6 | 0.007 | 1.33 | S-Oct. 2015 | 2.2 |
Processed fruits and vegetables(4) |
0.300 | -0.2 | -0.001 | 0.64 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.2 |
Canned fruits and vegetables(4) |
0.155 | -0.5 | -0.001 | 1.05 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.2 |
1.6 | 1.33 | S-Mar. 2015 | 0.5 | |||
-2.0 | 1.44 | S-Oct. 2015 | -3.2 | |||
Frozen fruits and vegetables(4) |
0.088 | -0.4 | 0.000 | 1.18 | S-Jul. 2015 | -0.4 |
Frozen vegetables(5) |
-0.8 | 1.47 | S-Jul. 2015 | -1.2 | ||
Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried(4) |
0.058 | 1.1 | 0.001 | 1.17 | S-Mar. 2015 | -0.4 |
-0.2 | 2.10 | S-Jan. 2014 | -0.9 | |||
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials |
0.948 | 0.3 | 0.003 | 0.45 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.0 |
Juices and nonalcoholic drinks(4) |
0.697 | 0.7 | 0.005 | 0.53 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.6 |
Carbonated drinks |
0.283 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 0.84 | S-Jun. 2015 | 0.3 |
Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4) |
0.014 | 0.3 | 0.000 | 1.20 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.4 |
Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks(4) |
0.400 | 1.0 | 0.004 | 0.83 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.4 |
Beverage materials including coffee and tea(4) |
0.251 | -0.7 | -0.002 | 0.78 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.7 |
Coffee |
0.154 | -1.5 | -0.002 | 1.06 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.6 |
Roasted coffee(5) |
-0.3 | 1.22 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.4 | ||
Instant and freeze dried coffee(5) |
-4.7 | 1.65 | S-Feb. 2014 | -6.3 | ||
Other beverage materials including tea(4) |
0.098 | 0.5 | 0.001 | 0.88 | L-Aug. 2015 | 1.1 |
Other food at home |
2.045 | 1.0 | 0.021 | 0.34 | S-Jul. 2014 | 0.7 |
Sugar and sweets |
0.303 | 2.6 | 0.008 | 0.76 | S-Apr. 2015 | 2.5 |
Sugar and artificial sweeteners |
0.055 | 3.1 | 0.002 | 1.02 | S-Mar. 2015 | 3.0 |
Candy and chewing gum(4) |
0.189 | 2.9 | 0.005 | 1.19 | S-Apr. 2015 | 2.5 |
Other sweets(4) |
0.059 | 1.2 | 0.001 | 0.96 | L-Apr. 2013 | 1.2 |
Fats and oils |
0.240 | -0.6 | -0.001 | 0.66 | L-Apr. 2015 | -0.5 |
Butter and margarine(4) |
0.075 | 0.3 | 0.000 | 1.16 | L-Apr. 2015 | 2.4 |
Butter(5) |
-0.5 | 1.61 | L-Jun. 2015 | -0.1 | ||
Margarine(5) |
1.7 | 1.36 | L-Dec. 2014 | 2.6 | ||
Salad dressing(4) |
0.061 | 1.6 | 0.001 | 1.06 | L-Jul. 2012 | 2.4 |
Other fats and oils including peanut butter(4) |
0.103 | -2.5 | -0.003 | 1.06 | L-Jun. 2015 | -2.2 |
-3.7 | 1.50 | L-Oct. 2015 | -3.4 | |||
Other foods |
1.502 | 1.0 | 0.014 | 0.40 | S-Jun. 2014 | 0.4 |
Soups |
0.095 | 1.5 | 0.001 | 1.38 | S-Sep. 2015 | 1.1 |
Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods |
0.282 | -0.3 | -0.001 | 0.91 | S-May 2014 | -0.7 |
Snacks |
0.333 | 1.9 | 0.006 | 1.07 | S-Jan. 2015 | 1.0 |
Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces |
0.298 | 1.4 | 0.004 | 0.90 | S-Feb. 2015 | 1.4 |
2.7 | 1.35 | S-Feb. 2015 | 2.5 | |||
2.5 | 2.00 | S-Sep. 2015 | 1.5 | |||
1.2 | 1.34 | S-Aug. 2015 | 1.0 | |||
Other condiments(5) |
2.8 | 1.74 | L-Oct. 2015 | 4.2 | ||
Baby food(4) |
0.054 | -0.5 | 0.000 | 0.77 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.1 |
Other miscellaneous foods(4) |
0.441 | 0.8 | 0.004 | 0.70 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.8 |
3.8 | 1.20 | S-Sep. 2015 | 3.4 | |||
Food away from home |
5.909 | 2.6 | 0.149 | 0.17 | S-Aug. 2014 | 2.5 |
Full service meals and snacks(4) |
2.854 | 2.3 | 0.064 | 0.23 | S-Jun. 2014 | 2.2 |
Limited service meals and snacks(4) |
2.444 | 2.5 | 0.060 | 0.29 | S-Aug. 2014 | 2.3 |
Food at employee sites and schools(4) |
0.220 | 5.0 | 0.011 | 0.64 | L-Oct. 2015 | 5.0 |
4.6 | 0.41 | L-Oct. 2015 | 4.7 | |||
Food from vending machines and mobile vendors(4) |
0.064 | 2.2 | 0.001 | 1.22 | - | - |
Other food away from home(4) |
0.328 | 4.1 | 0.013 | 0.44 | L-Apr. 2009 | 4.3 |
Energy |
7.168 | -12.6 | -1.011 | 0.17 | L-Dec. 2014 | -10.6 |
Energy commodities |
3.538 | -20.0 | -0.845 | 0.19 | L-Nov. 2014 | -10.2 |
Fuel oil and other fuels |
0.186 | -23.2 | -0.055 | 0.81 | L-Jun. 2015 | -21.6 |
Fuel oil |
0.102 | -31.4 | -0.044 | 0.82 | - | - |
Propane, kerosene, and firewood(8) |
0.084 | -11.6 | -0.011 | 1.48 | L-Jun. 2015 | -10.5 |
Motor fuel |
3.352 | -19.9 | -0.790 | 0.20 | L-Nov. 2014 | -10.5 |
Gasoline (all types) |
3.297 | -19.7 | -0.767 | 0.20 | L-Nov. 2014 | -10.5 |
Gasoline, unleaded regular(5) |
-20.6 | 0.46 | L-Nov. 2014 | -10.9 | ||
-17.0 | 0.52 | L-Nov. 2014 | -8.8 | |||
Gasoline, unleaded premium(5) |
-14.5 | 0.38 | L-Nov. 2014 | -9.0 | ||
Other motor fuels(4) |
0.055 | -30.4 | -0.023 | 0.26 | L-Aug. 2015 | -30.1 |
Energy services(10) |
3.630 | -4.3 | -0.166 | 0.30 | S-Jan. 2010 | -4.7 |
Electricity(10) |
2.883 | -1.2 | -0.036 | 0.38 | S-Oct. 2012 | -1.2 |
Utility (piped) gas service(10) |
0.747 | -14.9 | -0.130 | 0.49 | S-May 2015 | -15.4 |
All items less food and energy |
78.594 | 2.1 | 1.628 | 0.10 | L-Jul. 2012 | 2.1 |
Commodities less food and energy commodities |
19.268 | -0.4 | -0.081 | 0.24 | L-Jun. 2015 | -0.4 |
Household furnishings and supplies(11) |
3.274 | -1.0 | -0.034 | 0.30 | L-Sep. 2015 | -1.0 |
Window and floor coverings and other linens(4) |
0.259 | -0.5 | -0.001 | 1.12 | L-Dec. 2011 | 0.3 |
Floor coverings(4) |
0.047 | 0.9 | 0.000 | 1.00 | L-Jun. 2015 | 1.1 |
Window coverings(4) |
0.049 | -4.0 | -0.002 | 1.32 | L-Apr. 2015 | -3.8 |
Other linens(4) |
0.163 | 0.3 | 0.000 | 1.68 | L-Feb. 2001 | 0.7 |
Furniture and bedding |
0.754 | -0.8 | -0.006 | 0.70 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.9 |
Bedroom furniture |
0.264 | 0.4 | 0.001 | 1.13 | L-Jan. 2014 | 0.5 |
Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture(4) |
0.353 | -2.3 | -0.008 | 1.16 | S-Nov. 2014 | -3.0 |
Other furniture(4) |
0.127 | 0.9 | 0.001 | 1.75 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.6 |
Appliances(4) |
0.258 | -3.4 | -0.009 | 0.92 | L-Jun. 2015 | -2.6 |
Major appliances(4) |
0.138 | -4.1 | -0.006 | 1.24 | L-Sep. 2015 | -3.9 |
Laundry equipment(5) |
-4.3 | 1.34 | S-Aug. 2015 | -4.4 | ||
Other appliances(4) |
0.116 | -2.6 | -0.003 | 1.22 | L-Aug. 2015 | -2.0 |
Other household equipment and furnishings(4) |
0.465 | -2.5 | -0.012 | 0.97 | L-Oct. 2015 | -2.4 |
Clocks, lamps, and decorator items |
0.243 | -4.5 | -0.012 | 1.78 | L-Sep. 2015 | -4.4 |
Indoor plants and flowers(12) |
0.108 | 1.7 | 0.002 | 1.42 | S-Aug. 2015 | 0.4 |
Dishes and flatware(4) |
0.043 | 3.3 | 0.001 | 2.60 | L-May 2015 | 3.8 |
Nonelectric cookware and tableware(4) |
0.071 | -5.0 | -0.004 | 1.20 | S-Aug. 2014 | -5.5 |
Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies(4) |
0.700 | -0.8 | -0.006 | 0.69 | S-Feb. 2015 | -0.9 |
Tools, hardware and supplies(4) |
0.184 | -2.5 | -0.005 | 1.14 | S-Jul. 2010 | -4.5 |
Outdoor equipment and supplies(4) |
0.365 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.82 | S-Aug. 2015 | -0.4 |
Housekeeping supplies |
0.838 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.45 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.0 |
Household cleaning products(4) |
0.331 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.73 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.0 |
Household paper products(4) |
0.246 | 0.5 | 0.001 | 0.95 | L-Aug. 2014 | 0.5 |
Miscellaneous household products(4) |
0.260 | -0.3 | -0.001 | 0.87 | L-Apr. 2015 | -0.2 |
Apparel |
3.390 | -0.9 | -0.031 | 1.10 | L-Aug. 2015 | -0.9 |
Men's and boys' apparel |
0.857 | 1.2 | 0.010 | 1.58 | L-Oct. 2013 | 2.2 |
Men's apparel |
0.667 | 1.1 | 0.007 | 1.68 | L-Mar. 2015 | 1.1 |
Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear |
0.105 | -4.0 | -0.004 | 4.45 | - | - |
Men's furnishings |
0.187 | 2.8 | 0.005 | 1.95 | L-Nov. 2013 | 3.0 |
Men's shirts and sweaters(4) |
0.204 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 3.27 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.4 |
Men's pants and shorts |
0.164 | 3.6 | 0.006 | 2.93 | L-Mar. 2015 | 5.7 |
Boys' apparel |
0.190 | 1.3 | 0.002 | 3.15 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.6 |
Women's and girls' apparel |
1.459 | -2.2 | -0.032 | 2.28 | L-Aug. 2015 | -2.1 |
Women's apparel |
1.232 | -2.2 | -0.027 | 2.36 | L-Jul. 2015 | -1.9 |
Women's outerwear |
0.117 | -6.2 | -0.007 | 6.49 | S-Aug. 2012 | -14.1 |
Women's dresses |
0.153 | -9.5 | -0.015 | 11.82 | S-Jun. 2010 | -9.7 |
Women's suits and separates(4) |
0.573 | -1.5 | -0.008 | 2.53 | L-Oct. 2014 | -1.5 |
Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and accessories(4) |
0.380 | 1.0 | 0.004 | 2.23 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.0 |
Girls' apparel |
0.227 | -2.4 | -0.006 | 5.34 | L-Aug. 2015 | -0.1 |
Footwear |
0.724 | -1.0 | -0.007 | 1.58 | S-Jun. 2014 | -1.2 |
Men's footwear |
0.217 | -1.4 | -0.003 | 2.42 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.4 |
Boys' and girls' footwear |
0.175 | -2.6 | -0.005 | 2.48 | S-Aug. 2010 | -3.6 |
Women's footwear |
0.332 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 2.86 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.3 |
Infants' and toddlers' apparel |
0.142 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 2.06 | S-May 2015 | -0.4 |
Jewelry and watches(8) |
0.208 | -0.7 | -0.001 | 1.91 | L-Dec. 2013 | -0.3 |
Watches(8) |
0.047 | 0.8 | 0.000 | 2.38 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 |
Jewelry(8) |
0.162 | -1.0 | -0.002 | 2.38 | L-Dec. 2013 | -0.7 |
Transportation commodities less motor fuel(11) |
5.643 | 0.2 | 0.012 | 0.23 | L-Jun. 2015 | 0.6 |
New vehicles |
3.520 | 0.2 | 0.007 | 0.34 | - | - |
0.2 | 0.32 | - | - | |||
New cars(5) |
-0.4 | 0.35 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.4 | ||
0.7 | 0.35 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.7 | |||
Used cars and trucks |
1.588 | 0.4 | 0.006 | 0.12 | L-Feb. 2014 | 0.6 |
Motor vehicle parts and equipment |
0.428 | -0.3 | -0.001 | 0.42 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.8 |
Tires |
0.279 | -0.6 | -0.002 | 0.58 | S-Oct. 2015 | -1.2 |
Vehicle accessories other than tires(4) |
0.148 | 0.3 | 0.000 | 0.51 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 |
Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires(5) |
0.7 | 0.66 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.3 | ||
Motor oil, coolant, and fluids(5) |
-0.7 | 0.81 | L-Sep. 2015 | 0.9 | ||
Medical care commodities |
1.786 | 1.5 | 0.027 | 0.64 | S-Mar. 2014 | 1.3 |
Medicinal drugs(11) |
1.712 | 1.7 | 0.028 | 0.66 | S-Apr. 2014 | 1.7 |
Prescription drugs |
1.367 | 2.4 | 0.033 | 0.82 | S-Apr. 2014 | 2.4 |
Nonprescription drugs(11) |
0.345 | -1.3 | -0.004 | 0.81 | S-Sep. 2015 | -2.0 |
Medical equipment and supplies(11) |
0.074 | -1.8 | -0.001 | 1.18 | S-EVER | - |
Recreation commodities(11) |
1.942 | -2.9 | -0.058 | 0.45 | S-Jun. 2015 | -2.9 |
Video and audio products(11) |
0.272 | -7.3 | -0.021 | 0.71 | S-Sep. 2015 | -7.6 |
Televisions |
0.118 | -13.8 | -0.018 | 1.27 | S-May 2015 | -14.5 |
Other video equipment(4) |
0.029 | -4.0 | -0.001 | 2.04 | L-Mar. 2015 | -2.9 |
Audio equipment |
0.065 | -2.3 | -0.002 | 1.54 | S-Oct. 2015 | -3.0 |
Audio discs, tapes and other media(4) |
0.043 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 1.31 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.2 |
Pets and pet products |
0.639 | -1.8 | -0.012 | 0.75 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.9 |
-1.5 | 0.73 | L-Jun. 2015 | -0.4 | |||
-2.4 | 1.57 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.4 | |||
Sporting goods |
0.394 | -0.9 | -0.004 | 0.98 | L-Aug. 2015 | -0.9 |
Sports vehicles including bicycles |
0.179 | -1.0 | -0.002 | 1.25 | S-Mar. 2015 | -1.6 |
Sports equipment |
0.209 | -0.8 | -0.002 | 1.25 | L-Dec. 2012 | 0.4 |
Photographic equipment and supplies |
0.055 | -6.2 | -0.004 | 2.13 | L-Jul. 2015 | -6.0 |
-4.1 | 3.72 | L-Aug. 2015 | -2.1 | |||
-6.5 | 2.32 | L-Feb. 2015 | -4.9 | |||
Recreational reading materials |
0.221 | 1.9 | 0.004 | 1.23 | L-Sep. 2015 | 3.1 |
Newspapers and magazines(4) |
0.124 | 0.5 | 0.001 | 1.55 | S-Jul. 2011 | 0.1 |
Recreational books(4) |
0.096 | 3.7 | 0.004 | 1.76 | L-Feb. 2002 | 4.4 |
Other recreational goods(4) |
0.361 | -5.7 | -0.022 | 1.31 | S-Feb. 2015 | -6.0 |
Toys |
0.258 | -7.8 | -0.022 | 1.52 | S-Jul. 2010 | -8.0 |
-5.2 | 1.31 | S-Aug. 2015 | -5.2 | |||
Sewing machines, fabric and supplies(4) |
0.051 | 2.0 | 0.001 | 3.78 | L-Feb. 2014 | 2.0 |
Music instruments and accessories(4) |
0.041 | -0.9 | 0.000 | 1.24 | S-Jun. 2014 | -0.9 |
Education and communication commodities(11) |
0.590 | -3.2 | -0.019 | 0.87 | L-Oct. 2014 | -3.1 |
Educational books and supplies |
0.208 | 4.4 | 0.009 | 1.22 | S-Oct. 2015 | 4.3 |
5.3 | 1.32 | S-Oct. 2015 | 5.1 | |||
Information technology commodities(11) |
0.381 | -6.9 | -0.028 | 1.09 | L-Oct. 2014 | -6.4 |
Personal computers and peripheral equipment(6) |
0.256 | -6.3 | -0.017 | 1.27 | L-Jul. 2014 | -6.0 |
Computer software and accessories(4) |
0.067 | -1.2 | -0.001 | 1.91 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.1 |
Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items(4) |
0.059 | -15.2 | -0.010 | 3.25 | S-Sep. 2015 | -15.8 |
Alcoholic beverages |
1.011 | 0.5 | 0.005 | 0.31 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.1 |
Alcoholic beverages at home |
0.592 | -0.1 | 0.000 | 0.46 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.7 |
Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home |
0.274 | 1.1 | 0.003 | 0.51 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.6 |
Distilled spirits at home |
0.072 | -0.4 | 0.000 | 0.63 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.0 |
Whiskey at home(5) |
0.0 | 1.12 | - | - | ||
Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home(5) |
-0.7 | 1.00 | L-Oct. 2015 | -0.3 | ||
Wine at home |
0.246 | -1.2 | -0.003 | 0.86 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.2 |
Alcoholic beverages away from home |
0.419 | 1.4 | 0.006 | 0.42 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.7 |
1.6 | 0.55 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.7 | |||
0.8 | 0.80 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.4 | |||
3.4 | 0.61 | S-Apr. 2015 | 3.1 | |||
Other goods(11) |
1.632 | 1.0 | 0.017 | 0.40 | S-Oct. 2015 | 0.8 |
Tobacco and smoking products |
0.731 | 3.6 | 0.026 | 0.44 | S-Oct. 2015 | 3.4 |
Cigarettes(4) |
0.674 | 3.7 | 0.025 | 0.46 | S-Oct. 2015 | 3.5 |
Tobacco products other than cigarettes(4) |
0.051 | 1.5 | 0.001 | 1.26 | S-Jun. 2015 | 1.4 |
Personal care products |
0.717 | 0.1 | 0.001 | 0.79 | L-May 2015 | 0.2 |
Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products(4) |
0.366 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 1.10 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.3 |
Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements |
0.344 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 1.18 | L-Mar. 2015 | 0.3 |
Miscellaneous personal goods(4) |
0.184 | -4.7 | -0.009 | 1.06 | S-Sep. 2004 | -5.5 |
Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap(5) |
-3.0 | 1.13 | S-Oct. 2015 | -3.2 | ||
-3.6 | 1.47 | S-Jul. 2015 | -6.0 | |||
Services less energy services |
59.326 | 2.9 | 1.709 | 0.11 | - | - |
Shelter |
33.349 | 3.2 | 1.052 | 0.16 | - | - |
Rent of shelter(15) |
32.973 | 3.2 | 1.044 | 0.16 | - | - |
Rent of primary residence(10) |
7.321 | 3.7 | 0.263 | 0.17 | L-Oct. 2015 | 3.7 |
Lodging away from home(4) |
0.871 | 1.9 | 0.016 | 2.00 | S-Sep. 2015 | 1.9 |
0.176 | 3.0 | 0.005 | 0.26 | L-Jul. 2014 | 3.2 | |
Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels |
0.695 | 1.6 | 0.011 | 2.41 | S-Aug. 2015 | 1.5 |
24.781 | 3.1 | 0.765 | 0.16 | - | - | |
23.334 | 3.1 | 0.719 | 0.16 | - | - | |
Tenants' and household insurance(4) |
0.376 | 1.9 | 0.007 | 0.95 | S-Nov. 2011 | 1.0 |
Water and sewer and trash collection services(4) |
1.253 | 3.8 | 0.047 | 0.47 | S-Sep. 2014 | 3.8 |
Water and sewerage maintenance(10) |
0.974 | 4.3 | 0.041 | 0.55 | S-Sep. 2014 | 4.3 |
Garbage and trash collection(13) |
0.279 | 2.1 | 0.006 | 0.61 | L-Sep. 2014 | 2.1 |
Household operations(4) |
0.863 | 3.4 | 0.029 | 0.38 | L-Jun. 2015 | 3.6 |
Domestic services(4) |
0.278 | 0.8 | 0.002 | 0.42 | S-Feb. 2012 | 0.4 |
Gardening and lawncare services(4) |
0.283 | 2.5 | 0.007 | 0.58 | L-Sep. 2015 | 3.9 |
Moving, storage, freight expense(4) |
0.126 | 12.9 | 0.015 | 1.30 | L-EVER | - |
Repair of household items(4) |
0.068 | 2.3 | 0.002 | 0.70 | S-Jun. 2014 | 1.7 |
Medical care services |
6.050 | 2.9 | 0.172 | 0.24 | S-Sep. 2015 | 2.4 |
Professional services |
3.057 | 1.9 | 0.058 | 0.30 | S-Oct. 2015 | 1.8 |
Physicians' services(10) |
1.612 | 2.4 | 0.038 | 0.46 | S-Oct. 2015 | 1.9 |
Dental services(10) |
0.817 | 2.8 | 0.023 | 0.54 | - | - |
Eyeglasses and eye care(8) |
0.278 | -0.6 | -0.002 | 0.74 | L-Oct. 2015 | 0.3 |
0.349 | -0.3 | -0.001 | 0.56 | - | - | |
Hospital and related services |
2.222 | 4.0 | 0.086 | 0.41 | S-Sep. 2015 | 3.3 |
1.912 | 4.2 | 0.078 | 0.46 | S-Sep. 2015 | 3.4 | |
4.2 | 0.91 | S-Sep. 2015 | 3.2 | |||
3.4 | 0.63 | S-Sep. 2015 | 2.9 | |||
0.177 | 3.2 | 0.006 | 0.44 | L-Aug. 2015 | 3.2 | |
Care of invalids and elderly at home(7) |
0.133 | 1.8 | 0.002 | 0.74 | L-Jan. 2015 | 1.8 |
Health insurance(7) |
0.771 | 3.8 | 0.029 | 0.25 | L-May 2013 | 4.3 |
Transportation services |
5.725 | 2.6 | 0.147 | 0.31 | L-Jun. 2014 | 3.2 |
Leased cars and trucks(14) |
0.389 | 0.3 | 0.001 | 1.26 | L-Apr. 2015 | 0.4 |
Car and truck rental(4) |
0.068 | -8.5 | -0.006 | 2.42 | S-EVER | - |
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair |
1.171 | 1.6 | 0.019 | 0.33 | L-Aug. 2015 | 1.8 |
Motor vehicle body work |
0.057 | 1.5 | 0.001 | 0.68 | S-Sep. 2015 | 0.7 |
Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing |
0.490 | 0.8 | 0.004 | 0.44 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.1 |
Motor vehicle repair(4) |
0.592 | 2.4 | 0.014 | 0.53 | L-Aug. 2015 | 2.5 |
Motor vehicle insurance |
2.392 | 5.7 | 0.130 | 0.59 | L-Mar. 2015 | 5.9 |
Motor vehicle fees(4) |
0.572 | 2.4 | 0.013 | 0.45 | S-Aug. 2015 | 1.9 |
0.318 | 3.0 | 0.009 | 0.66 | L-Sep. 2015 | 3.0 | |
Parking and other fees(4) |
0.236 | 1.6 | 0.004 | 0.47 | S-Oct. 2014 | 1.5 |
2.1 | 0.63 | S-Nov. 2014 | 1.9 | |||
0.6 | 0.75 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.5 | |||
Public transportation |
1.133 | -1.0 | -0.011 | 0.75 | L-Jul. 2014 | 0.0 |
Airline fare |
0.711 | -3.0 | -0.021 | 0.98 | L-Feb. 2015 | -3.0 |
Other intercity transportation |
0.154 | 2.2 | 0.003 | 1.86 | L-Oct. 2015 | 4.1 |
-3.7 | 1.59 | S-Aug. 2014 | -5.3 | |||
6.2 | 2.34 | L-Oct. 2015 | 7.0 | |||
Intracity transportation |
0.264 | 2.5 | 0.007 | 0.22 | - | - |
2.8 | 0.59 | - | - | |||
Recreation services(11) |
3.792 | 2.5 | 0.095 | 0.52 | L-Aug. 2015 | 2.5 |
Video and audio services(11) |
1.569 | 1.9 | 0.030 | 0.39 | L-Oct. 2014 | 1.9 |
Cable and satellite television and radio service(13) |
1.479 | 1.8 | 0.027 | 0.40 | S-Oct. 2015 | 1.4 |
Video discs and other media, including rental of video and audio(4) |
0.090 | 3.5 | 0.003 | 1.79 | L-Sep. 2015 | 3.5 |
3.7 | 2.46 | L-EVER | - | |||
2.8 | 0.99 | S-Mar. 2015 | 2.8 | |||
Pet services including veterinary(4) |
0.410 | 4.2 | 0.017 | 0.44 | L-Jan. 2012 | 4.5 |
3.1 | 1.08 | L-Sep. 2015 | 3.1 | |||
4.6 | 0.58 | L-Dec. 2011 | 4.6 | |||
Photographers and film processing(4) |
0.062 | 1.7 | 0.001 | 1.18 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.3 |
1.1 | 0.77 | S-Oct. 2015 | -0.2 | |||
2.4 | 1.23 | S-Aug. 2015 | 1.7 | |||
Other recreation services(4) |
1.750 | 2.8 | 0.048 | 1.03 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.9 |
Club dues and fees for participant sports and group exercises(4) |
0.600 | 0.5 | 0.003 | 1.34 | L-Oct. 2015 | 1.0 |
Admissions |
0.659 | 4.4 | 0.028 | 1.31 | S-Sep. 2015 | 3.4 |
4.4 | 0.98 | L-May 2007 | 5.1 | |||
5.0 | 1.47 | S-Feb. 2015 | 4.5 | |||
Fees for lessons or instructions(8) |
0.215 | 3.2 | 0.007 | 0.60 | L-Feb. 2013 | 3.6 |
Education and communication services(11) |
6.505 | 1.9 | 0.121 | 0.19 | L-Aug. 2014 | 1.9 |
Tuition, other school fees, and childcare |
3.204 | 3.6 | 0.114 | 0.31 | S-Aug. 2015 | 3.5 |
College tuition and fees |
1.898 | 3.5 | 0.065 | 0.45 | - | - |
Elementary and high school tuition and fees |
0.387 | 3.7 | 0.014 | 0.42 | S-Oct. 2015 | 3.7 |
Child care and nursery school(12) |
0.748 | 4.1 | 0.029 | 0.52 | S-Mar. 2015 | 3.4 |
Technical and business school tuition and fees(4) |
0.039 | 1.2 | 0.000 | 0.48 | L-Sep. 2015 | 1.4 |
Postage and delivery services(4) |
0.143 | 0.1 | 0.000 | 0.35 | L-Jan. 2015 | 3.4 |
Postage |
0.129 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.38 | - | - |
Delivery services(4) |
0.014 | 0.8 | 0.000 | 0.53 | L-Jan. 2015 | 1.9 |
Telephone services(4) |
2.455 | 0.7 | 0.018 | 0.30 | L-Jun. 2012 | 0.9 |
Wireless telephone services(4) |
1.608 | 0.0 | 0.000 | 0.39 | L-Oct. 2009 | 0.2 |
Land-line telephone services(11) |
0.847 | 2.2 | 0.019 | 0.42 | S-Jun. 2015 | 2.2 |
Internet services and electronic information providers(4) |
0.692 | -1.5 | -0.011 | 0.75 | L-Jun. 2015 | -0.6 |
Other personal services(11) |
1.789 | 2.6 | 0.046 | 0.29 | S-Aug. 2015 | 2.6 |
Personal care services |
0.647 | 2.4 | 0.015 | 0.43 | S-May 2015 | 1.3 |
Haircuts and other personal care services(4) |
0.647 | 2.4 | 0.015 | 0.43 | S-May 2015 | 1.3 |
Miscellaneous personal services |
1.142 | 2.7 | 0.031 | 0.40 | S-Aug. 2015 | 2.6 |
Legal services(8) |
0.323 | 2.9 | 0.009 | 0.66 | L-Jan. 2014 | 3.1 |
Funeral expenses(8) |
0.176 | 2.4 | 0.004 | 0.63 | S-Jul. 2015 | 2.0 |
Laundry and dry cleaning services(4) |
0.281 | 3.0 | 0.008 | 0.42 | L-Apr. 2009 | 3.8 |
Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning(4) |
0.034 | 2.2 | 0.001 | 0.68 | L-Oct. 2015 | 2.3 |
Financial services(8) |
0.232 | 2.7 | 0.006 | 1.01 | S-Oct. 2014 | 2.6 |
0.5 | 0.60 | S-Feb. 2015 | 0.2 | |||
3.7 | 1.40 | S-Jun. 2014 | 3.1 | |||
Special aggregate indexes |
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All items less food |
85.761 | 0.7 | 0.618 | 0.09 | L-Nov. 2014 | 1.0 |
All items less shelter |
66.651 | -0.5 | -0.322 | 0.10 | L-Dec. 2014 | -0.3 |
All items less food and shelter |
52.412 | -0.8 | -0.434 | 0.12 | L-Nov. 2014 | -0.1 |
All items less food, shelter, and energy |
45.244 | 1.3 | 0.577 | 0.13 | L-Jun. 2014 | 1.3 |
All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks |
43.656 | 1.3 | 0.571 | 0.14 | L-Jun. 2014 | 1.4 |
All items less medical care |
92.164 | 0.6 | 0.530 | 0.08 | L-Dec. 2014 | 0.6 |
All items less energy |
92.832 | 1.9 | 1.740 | 0.08 | - | - |
Commodities |
37.044 | -2.1 | -0.814 | 0.13 | L-Dec. 2014 | -2.0 |
Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks |
17.679 | -0.5 | -0.087 | 0.27 | - | - |
Commodities less food |
22.806 | -3.9 | -0.926 | 0.19 | L-Nov. 2014 | -2.5 |
Commodities less food and beverages |
21.794 | -4.1 | -0.931 | 0.20 | L-Nov. 2014 | -2.7 |
Services |
62.956 | 2.5 | 1.544 | 0.10 | - | - |
Services less rent of shelter(15) |
29.983 | 1.7 | 0.499 | 0.12 | S-Oct. 2015 | 1.6 |
Services less medical care services |
56.906 | 2.4 | 1.371 | 0.11 | S-Oct. 2015 | 2.4 |
Durables |
8.808 | -0.8 | -0.074 | 0.19 | L-Jun. 2015 | -0.7 |
Nondurables |
28.236 | -2.6 | -0.740 | 0.16 | L-Dec. 2014 | -2.0 |
Nondurables less food |
13.997 | -5.8 | -0.852 | 0.26 | L-Nov. 2014 | -3.0 |
Nondurables less food and beverages |
12.986 | -6.3 | -0.857 | 0.28 | L-Nov. 2014 | -3.3 |
Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel |
9.596 | -8.0 | -0.826 | 0.17 | L-Nov. 2014 | -4.3 |
Nondurables less food and apparel |
10.607 | -7.2 | -0.821 | 0.15 | L-Nov. 2014 | -3.8 |
Housing |
42.555 | 2.1 | 0.873 | 0.13 | - | - |
Education and communication(4) |
7.095 | 1.4 | 0.102 | 0.20 | L-Aug. 2014 | 1.5 |
Education(4) |
3.412 | 3.7 | 0.123 | 0.30 | - | - |
Communication(4) |
3.683 | -0.6 | -0.021 | 0.25 | L-Sep. 2014 | -0.5 |
Information and information processing(4) |
3.540 | -0.6 | -0.021 | 0.26 | L-Sep. 2014 | -0.6 |
Information technology, hardware and services(17) |
1.085 | -3.5 | -0.040 | 0.66 | L-May 2015 | -3.2 |
Recreation(4) |
5.733 | 0.7 | 0.038 | 0.35 | L-Aug. 2015 | 0.7 |
Video and audio(4) |
1.841 | 0.5 | 0.009 | 0.36 | - | - |
Pets, pet products and services(4) |
1.049 | 0.4 | 0.005 | 0.48 | - | - |
Photography(4) |
0.117 | -2.1 | -0.003 | 1.30 | L-Mar. 2015 | -2.1 |
Food and beverages |
15.250 | 0.8 | 0.117 | 0.12 | S-Jun. 2010 | 0.7 |
Domestically produced farm food |
7.015 | -0.4 | -0.031 | 0.20 | S-Mar. 2010 | -0.4 |
Other services |
12.086 | 2.2 | 0.262 | 0.20 | L-Mar. 2013 | 2.3 |
Apparel less footwear |
2.666 | -0.9 | -0.024 | 1.32 | L-Nov. 2014 | -0.9 |
Fuels and utilities |
5.069 | -3.3 | -0.174 | 0.23 | S-Nov. 2009 | -3.4 |
Household energy |
3.816 | -5.4 | -0.221 | 0.29 | S-Oct. 2009 | -8.5 |
Medical care |
7.836 | 2.6 | 0.199 | 0.24 | S-Sep. 2015 | 2.5 |
Transportation |
14.720 | -4.1 | -0.631 | 0.16 | L-Nov. 2014 | -2.8 |
Private transportation |
13.587 | -4.4 | -0.620 | 0.16 | L-Nov. 2014 | -2.8 |
New and used motor vehicles(4) |
5.672 | 0.1 | 0.008 | 0.25 | L-Jul. 2015 | 0.1 |
Utilities and public transportation |
9.949 | -0.8 | -0.085 | 0.17 | S-Sep. 2015 | -1.2 |
Household furnishings and operations |
4.137 | -0.1 | -0.005 | 0.25 | L-Sep. 2015 | -0.1 |
Other goods and services |
3.421 | 1.9 | 0.063 | 0.25 | S-Oct. 2015 | 1.9 |
Personal care |
2.690 | 1.4 | 0.038 | 0.31 | S-Sep. 2015 | 1.3 |
Footnotes |
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NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. |