How to read this source
The Consumer Price Index measures price changes for a defined consumer basket. These releases help readers follow inflation, while the component tables explain why the overall figure changed. The monthly change, twelve-month change and seasonally adjusted series answer different questions. Preserve the reference month when comparing a release with mortgage and Treasury observations.
What to check in each release
- Identify monthly versus year-over-year changes.
- Compare overall inflation with the relevant component measures.
- Read revisions and seasonal-adjustment notes before comparing periods.
The headlines below retain the publisher’s dates. Open the original release for complete tables, footnotes and any later corrections, and use the accompanying guides to connect the information with a borrowing decision.