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[in-deks] / ˈɪn dɛks /




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The index this high often is a red flag that stocks are overpriced—and about to drop.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The energy index accounted for over 60% of the increase in the consumer-price index from the previous month, the Labor Department said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The consumer price index rose 0.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis — the largest monthly increase in three years — pushing the annual inflation rate to 4.2%.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The experimental index that tracks senior spending more accurately, the R-CPI-E, has historically run hotter than the headline figure because retirees spend more on the two categories rising fastest: healthcare and shelter.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

She tapped the card with her long, crooked index finger.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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