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Consumer Price Index

Consumer Price Index (CPI). An inflationary indicator that measures the change in the cost of a fixed basket of products and services, including housing, electricity, food, and transportation.


The CPI is published monthly / weekly. also called cost-of-living index.

The CPI is reported on a monthly basis and takes into account the prices of consumer goods and records any changes in the price of these goods.


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