Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Durables in U.S. City Average
SUUR0000SAD • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
81.29
Year-over-Year Change
0.44%
Date Range
12/1/1999 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Durables in U.S. City Average measures the changes in prices paid by urban consumers for durable goods, adjusting for consumer substitution between item categories.
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 is a measure of the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer durables, such as automobiles, furniture, and appliances. It is used to assess inflationary trends and inform economic policymaking.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of urban households and calculated using a chained formula that accounts for consumer substitution.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this index to monitor consumer spending and inflationary pressures in the durable goods sector.
Key Facts
- The index has a base year of 2012.
- Durable goods account for approximately 13% of the total CPI market basket.
- The index is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This index measures the changes in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of durable goods, such as automobiles, furniture, and appliances.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index is used by policymakers and analysts to assess inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns in the durable goods sector, which is an important component of the overall economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of urban households, and the index is calculated using a chained formula that accounts for consumer substitution between item categories.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this index to monitor consumer spending and inflationary trends in the durable goods sector, which can inform decisions related to monetary policy, fiscal policy, and other economic interventions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical delay of around two weeks from the end of the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Durables in U.S. City Average (SUUR0000SAD), retrieved from FRED.