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This is the CPI, it’s measured the same way it always is. There’s value in watching it, not sensationalizing it. The 12 month rolling chart straight from BLS
by prepend 5y ago
This is the CPI, it’s measured the same way it always is.
There’s value in watching it, not sensationalizing it.
The 12 month rolling chart straight from BLS [0] I think provides more info. And if you want more trends than just prices against the previous year, you can look at the absolute chart for some of the items they track [1]. Check out how bananas and electricity haven’t changed in 20 years, woot!
[0] https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category-line-chart.htm https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-pri...
[1] https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category-line-chart.htm https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-pri...
- splatcollision 5y agoYep remember who owns the WSJ and what their agenda is. Replace WSJ with any news outlet!
- yrro 5y ago[1] should be https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-average-price-data.htm https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-pri... I think
- prepend 5y agoYes, thank you. That’s the right link!
- sagarm 5y agoThe price of gasoline is incredibly volatile. It regularly hits 50% y/y change!