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It incorporates about 29% of the U.S. population. The CPI weighs certain spending categories more than others, based on what people are spending their money on: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

Reviewed by Somer Anderson The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most widely used metric for consumer inflation changes over ...

WASHINGTON — After two straight years of sharp gains, the upward momentum slowed in the Consumer Price Index for baked foods and cereal products. The index increased 0.5% in 2024, which followed gains ...