Three on Thursday - CPI Explained: Breaking Down the Basics

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In this week’s edition of “Three on Thursday,” we take a deeper look at the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI is a key measure of inflation, measuring the average change in price over time of a market basket of consumer goods and services. Its broadest and most widely used index, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), represents over 90% of the U.S. urban population. To further the discussion, click the link below.

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Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 @ 2:30 PM

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