Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Services for Luxembourg

LUXCPHPSE01GYM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

1.50

Year-over-Year Change

-69.39%

Date Range

1/1/1997 - 3/1/2025

Summary

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Services in Luxembourg measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of services. It is a key indicator of inflation and an important metric for economic policymakers.

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 for Services in Luxembourg tracks the monthly changes in the cost of a fixed basket of consumer services, including housing, utilities, transportation, and recreation. It is a widely referenced gauge of inflationary pressures and can inform monetary policy decisions.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of consumers and service providers and calculated using a Laspeyres price index formula.

Historical Context

The CPI for Services is closely monitored by the European Central Bank and other institutions to assess price stability and the effectiveness of economic policies.

Key Facts

  • The base year for the Luxembourg CPI for Services is 2015.
  • Services account for approximately 50% of the total consumer expenditure in Luxembourg.
  • The CPI for Services reached a record high of 105.91 in March 2022.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Services in Luxembourg measures the monthly changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of consumer services, including housing, utilities, transportation, and recreation.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: The CPI for Services is a key indicator of inflationary pressures in the Luxembourg economy and is closely monitored by policymakers and analysts to assess the effectiveness of economic policies.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of consumers and service providers and calculated using a Laspeyres price index formula.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The CPI for Services is used by the European Central Bank and other institutions to evaluate price stability and inform monetary policy decisions that aim to maintain low and stable inflation rates.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The CPI for Services in Luxembourg is published monthly with a lag of approximately one month, and the data may be subject to revisions as additional information becomes available.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Services for Luxembourg (LUXCPHPSE01GYM), retrieved from FRED.