U.S.March CPI and core CPI year-over-year figures both met expectations
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AT A GLANCE
United States March CPI increased year-on-year 3.4%, core CPI increased year-on-year 2.4%。
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Tree News: U.S. CPI: +3.4% YEAR-OVER-YEAR (EST. +3.4%)
U.S. CORE CPI: +2.4% YEAR-OVER-YEAR (EST. +2.4%)
Tree News: U.S.March not seasonally adjusted CPI annual rate recorded 3.4%, compared with an estimate of 3.4%; U.S.March not seasonally adjusted core CPI annual rate recorded 2.4%, compared with an estimate of 2.4%
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Key points
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U.S.March not seasonally adjusted CPI annual rate was 3.4%。
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U.S.March not seasonally adjusted core CPI annual rate was 2.4%。
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CPI and core CPI estimated values are respectively 3.4% and 2.4%。
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CPI Reflects changes in overall consumer prices; core CPI is a price indicator excluding certain items. The reported value was in line with the estimate.
Why it matters to readers
This data can be used to understand changes in U.S. consumer prices and the difference between actual data and estimates.
It helps beginners understand inflation indicators in the news and the meanings of “year-on-year” and “estimate.”
Risks and unknowns
The evidence does not clearly specify the year to which the data relates.
The evidence does not specify which items core CPI excludes.
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