Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Services Less Medical Care Services in U.S. City Average
CWUR0000SASL5 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
396.81
Year-over-Year Change
3.74%
Date Range
3/1/1957 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Services Less Medical Care Services in U.S. City Average measures the change in prices for service-based products and services excluding medical care. This key indicator provides insight into broader inflationary trends in the U.S. economy.
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
This economic series tracks the price changes of a basket of service-based goods and services, excluding medical care, for urban wage earners and clerical workers in the U.S. It is a subset of the broader Consumer Price Index and is used by economists and policymakers to analyze inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns.
Methodology
The data is collected through a survey of households and businesses by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve and other institutions monitor this index closely to inform monetary policy decisions and economic forecasts.
Key Facts
- The index has a base year of 1982-1984 = 100.
- Service-based goods and services account for over 60% of the CPI basket.
- Excluding medical care provides a clearer view of broader inflationary pressures.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This index measures the change in prices for a basket of service-based goods and services, excluding medical care, for urban wage earners and clerical workers in the U.S.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides valuable insight into broader inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy, excluding the volatile medical care sector, and is closely monitored by policymakers and economists.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a survey of households and businesses by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers at the Federal Reserve and other institutions use this index to inform monetary policy decisions and economic forecasts.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical release lag of around two weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Services Less Medical Care Services in U.S. City Average (CWUR0000SASL5), retrieved from FRED.