Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy in U.S. City Average
SUUR0000SA0L1E • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
170.48
Year-over-Year Change
2.82%
Date Range
12/1/1999 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy in U.S. City Average is a key inflation indicator that excludes volatile food and energy prices to provide a more stable measure of underlying price trends.
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 index tracks changes in the prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, excluding food and energy, to provide a more reliable gauge of core inflation. It is widely used by economists and policymakers to assess price pressures and inform monetary policy decisions.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and retail prices, then calculated using a chained formula to account for changes in consumer behavior.
Historical Context
This index is a crucial input for the Federal Reserve's inflation targeting and interest rate policies.
Key Facts
- The index excludes volatile food and energy prices to provide a more stable measure of underlying inflation.
- It is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- The chained formula accounts for changes in consumer spending patterns over time.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy in U.S. City Average measures changes in the prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, excluding volatile food and energy costs.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides a more reliable gauge of underlying inflationary pressures, as it removes the impact of fluctuating food and energy prices. It is a crucial input for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and retail prices, then calculated using a chained formula to account for changes in consumer behavior over time.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The Chained CPI excluding food and energy is a key indicator used by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers to assess inflationary pressures and inform interest rate and other monetary policy decisions.
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 after the end of the reference month.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy in U.S. City Average (SUUR0000SA0L1E), retrieved from FRED.