CPI

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The core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, is expected to increase 2.9% year-over-year compared with 2.8% previously.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Both inflation measures are running at multi-year highs, and core CPI hasn’t been at or below the Federal Reserve’s two percent target in more than five years.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Donabedian expects investors to scrutinize the CPI, especially in the wake of energy price spikes related to the Iran war.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Swiss gross domestic product data for the first quarter are due Monday, followed by CPI inflation data for May on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Also, the true price level should include inventories and capital stocks, but inflation generally is measured as the CPI, which is something totally different.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas