Inflation
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Inflation has likely been one of the most concerning macroeconomic trends the globe has seen since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak more than two years ago. The release of the American Consumer Price Index data tomorrow may provide some insight into whether the Federal Reserve has made any progress toward its stated objective of keeping inflation under control. Central banks from Japan to the United States have struggled to adjust their monetary policies to the tide of rising prices.
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CPI: What Is It?
The CPI is the most used gauge of inflation, or its opposite, deflation This crucial tool helps determine how the cost of a variety of market commodities changes over time.
The relative buying power of the Dollar (DX) can also be calculated indirectly using the CPI by comparing the number of items that can be purchased with the same amount of money during the current measurement period and the prior measurement period. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks the costs of more than 90,000 products each month. When inflation rates are mentioned in the media, it’s critical to know whether the comparison periods are months, quarters, or years in order to comprehend the time frame for price rises.