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Inflation rate is just over 5% so that makes the composite rate -4% (or 0).

• anm89 5y ago
  CPI is 5% not inflation. If you believe the average American's monthly expenses are only up 5% this year I've got some bridges to sell you
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  • bduerst 5y ago
    What do you think the inflation rate is then? It's only been over 5% since July, not YTD: https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_inflation_rate https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_inflation_rate
    • anm89 5y ago
      There is no "one true inflation" but there are certainly better ways to look at it than CPI. For one get rid of all the hedonic adjustment nonsense, stop moving the goal posts by changing basket composition, and focus on small group of food, housing, and transportation. If you do that you are going to get a hell of a lot higher than 5%
      • Spooky23 5y ago
        There’s no one answer or methodology that answers all needs. CPI isn’t perfect but does capture a consistent and balanced view of inflation. I know for my family, the only significant inflation factor is food. I have a short commute and fixed mortgage. For my family members who live in the exurbs, fuel costs are very impactful. Rural inflation isn’t captured well because rural areas have been depopulating.