Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Services Less Medical Care Services in U.S. City Average
CUSR0000SASL5 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
401.32
Year-over-Year Change
3.86%
Date Range
1/1/1983 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers: Services Less Medical Care Services in U.S. City Average tracks changes in the prices of non-medical service goods and services. This metric is a key indicator of inflation and consumer purchasing power.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The CPI Services Less Medical Care Services index measures the change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer services, excluding medical care services. It is used to assess broader inflationary pressures in the economy outside of the healthcare sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.
Historical Context
Policymakers closely monitor this CPI component to help guide monetary policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The index has a base period of 1982-84=100.
- Services make up over 60% of consumer spending in the U.S.
- This metric excludes volatile food and energy prices.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This index measures changes in the prices of consumer services, excluding medical care services, paid by urban consumers in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This CPI component is a key indicator of broader inflationary pressures in the economy, which is crucial information for policymakers and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers, such as the Federal Reserve, closely monitor this CPI component to help guide monetary policy decisions aimed at maintaining price stability.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with a typical release lag of about two weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Services Less Medical Care Services in U.S. City Average (CUSR0000SASL5), retrieved from FRED.