Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Personal Services in U.S. City Average
CUUS0000SAGS • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
160.65
Year-over-Year Change
29.27%
Date Range
1/1/2010 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Personal Services measures changes in the prices of various personal services, excluding housing, transportation, and medical care. This metric is a key indicator of inflation in the personal services sector.
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 Other Personal Services component of the CPI tracks the prices of services such as haircuts, laundry, and personal care. It is one of the subcategories that make up the overall CPI, which is a widely used measure of inflation for the U.S. economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices.
Historical Context
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve closely monitor the CPI and its components to assess inflationary pressures and guide monetary policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The Other Personal Services component makes up about 3% of the overall CPI.
- Prices in this category have risen at a slower pace than the overall CPI in recent years.
- The data is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Personal Services measures changes in the prices of various personal services, excluding housing, transportation, and medical care.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric is a key indicator of inflation in the personal services sector, which is an important component of the overall consumer price index and can provide insights into broader economic conditions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers at the Federal Reserve closely monitor the CPI and its components, including Other Personal Services, to assess inflationary pressures and guide monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical delay of a few weeks from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Personal Services in U.S. City Average (CUUS0000SAGS), retrieved from FRED.