A measure of the change in prices of certain basic goods and services (e.g., food, transportation, housing) developed and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

A measure of the price change in consumer goods and services. The CPI is used to track the pace of inflation.

see retail price index.

This index measures price changes at the retail level. It is based primarily on prices found in stores by specially trained "shoppers."

measure of the average changes in the prices of a fixed basket of goods and services usually purchased by households for their consumption. (National Statistics Office)

The CPI is important to the financial markets, the business community, and to the general public because it represents the general increase or decrease in consumer prices. It is often used by businesses to establish new prices for products and services and to determine employee salary adjustments.

Monthly index that measures the changes in a cost of a basket of consumer essentials and acts as a major indicator of a nation's inflation rate.

A measure of the average amount (price) paid for a market basket of goods and services by a typical consumer in comparison to the average paid for the same basket in an earlier base year.

A month to month economic indicator which gauges changes in the cost of living by measuring price changes in a common basket of good and services most people use like food, clothing, transportation, and entertainment.

The consumer price index measures monthly and yearly changes in the cost of 300 goods and services commonly bought by Canadians. If the combined cost of this "basket" of items goes up, then there has been inflation. The greater the increase, the higher the inflation rate has become. Pensions paid under the Public Service Pension Plan and the Teachers' Pension Plan are indexed to the cost of living, and the consumer price index is one of the factors used to calculate annual cost of living increases for pension benefits.

An inflationary indicator that measures the change in the cost of a fixed basket of products and services, including housing, electricity, food, and transportation. The CPI is published monthly. Also called cost-of-living index.

A measure of the monthly change in price for 80,000 consumer products as tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Consumer Price Index is one of the government's official ways of measuring the general level of inflation. The CPI represents the cost of a basket of goods and services used by the average consumer. The annual percentage change in the value of this index is one way of measuring the annual inflation rate. See also Inflation Rate.

A number to show the price of a imaginary basket of goods that tells if the price of things we buy is getting more expensive (inflation) or getting less expensive (deflation).

Reported by the Labor Department as a gauge of inflation that measures changes in the prices of consumer goods.

A measure of the change over time in the prices, inclusive of sales and excise taxes, paid by urban households for a representative market basket of consumer goods and services.

Measures changes in the cost of items such as food, clothing, housing, medicine, transportation, and other consumer goods and services.

An measuring the prices at various times of a selected group of goods and services which typify those bought by ordinary Australian households. It allows comparisons of the relative cost of living over time, and is used as a measure of inflation. (See also Average Weekly Earnings).

A measure of the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a fixed group of good and services. It is calculated and issued monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See also Producer Price Index.

The most common measure of price changes of consumer goods and services. The index measure such things as food, housing, transportation, medical care, clothing, utilities, and services in selected cities across the country. The CPI is measured monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. When the CPI is increasing, prices are going up and there is inflation in the economy. If the CPI were to decrease, there would be deflation in the economy.

A price index covering the prices of consumer goods. This is contrasted with a more general price index, such as the GDP deflator, which also includes investment gods and goods purchased by the government.

Monthly measure of the change in the prices of a defined basket of consumer goods including food, clothing, and transport. Countries vary in their approach to rents, and mortgages. (CPI)

The consumer price index (CPI) indicates the change in prices of consumer goods and services. It is a measure of the rate of inflation.

The most widely accepted indicator of inflation in the United States. The index is based on the aggregate price of a weighted group of goods, including food, housing, apparel, transportation, and medical care.

A monthly statistical measure of the average change in prices in a fixed market basket of goods and services. Though the CPI is often called the "Cost of Living Index", it only measures price change, which is just one of several important factors affecting living costs. The index is produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

The change in consumer prices determined monthly by the Statistics Department, often cited as a general measure of inflation.

An economic indicator published monthly by the US Commerce Department. It measures the rate of inflation for consumer goods.

An index of price changes based on final consumption goods. It is the most common measure of inflation.

An indicator of the cost of living published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. It is an indicator of the changing purchasing power of the dollar. Specifically, it measures price changes of items in a fixed “market basket” of goods and services purchased by a hypothetical average family. (Sometimes mistakenly called the “cost-of-living index.”)

A measure of changes in prices for various commodities. The medical CPI analyzes price changes which have occurred in hospitals, physician services, drugs and other related items.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is considered the most widely used measure of inflation and is regarded as an indicator of the effectiveness of government policy. The CPI is a basket of consumer goods (and services) tracked from month to month (excluding taxes). It is one of the most followed economic indicators and considered to be a big market mover. A rising CPI indicates inflation, a large increase is something financial markets don't like to hear. Inflation is the rate at which the general price for goods and services is rising, and subsequently our purchasing power is falling. As inflation rises this means that every dollar you own will buy a smaller percentage of a good or service.

a measure of inflation or deflation based on price changes in consumer goods and services.

A price index that measures the cost of a fixed basket of consumer goods and services and compares the cost of this basket in one time period with its cost in some base period. Changes in the CPI are used to measure inflation.

a price index equal to the current price of a fixed market basket of consumer goods and services relative to a base year.

a measure of the average price of goods and services purchased by the typical household

A measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed group of goods and services. In this report, all references to the CPI relate to the CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).

The CPI is a national index measuring changes over time in price of a predetermined market basket of goods and services. Most goods and services are covered in the market basket, as well as sales and excise taxes. Used to compare changes in costs not relative costs of living between periods and regions.

A federal government index that measures the change in the cost of a variety of goods and services. Used in loans, purchase agreements and leases as a measure by which to adjust future payments to reflect inflation. Also called "Cost of Living Index".

An index that tracks changes in the cost of goods and services for a typical consumer. Formerly called the cost of living index.

The name given to a series of numbers whose ratios measure the relative prices at various times of a selected group of goods and services that typify those bought by (urban) families. Used as the basis for most cost-of-living wage and benefit adjustments. See Cost of Living Adjustment.

An index published by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and widely used as a measure of inflation. The index estimates the cost of buying a fixed group of goods and services and compares that cost to the base year (1982) which was assigned an index value of 100. The CPI is commonly used in escalation clauses of commercial real estate leases so that the rent generated by those leases will keep pace with inflation. Also, cost-of-living index.

Measures the national inflation rate. The index is measured quarterly (December, March, June and September quarters) and reflects changes in prices (up or down) of a fixed "basket" or list of goods and services.

A composite of expenditures by consumers that measures price changes on a monthly basis.

An index which measures changes in the price of a basket of goods and services from a base period. Changes in the Consumer Price Index are the most commonly used measure of inflation.

A measure of the change in the cost of living, commonly used to measure inflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the CPI-U, an index of consumer prices based on the typical market basket of goods and services consumed by all urban consumers during a base period, and the CPI-W, an index of consumer prices based on the typical market basket of goods and services consumed by urban wage earners and clerical workers during a base period. (BLS) See inflation.

is an index measuring changes over time in the price of a market basket of goods and services.

Computed by Statistics Canada, the CPI measures changes in the price of a fixed basket of goods and services. The basket is supposed to reflect the average needs of a Canadian family. The CPI is important because CPP benefits are increased annually by the rate of inflation as measured by the CPI.

The commonly used yardstick for measuring the rate of inflation in the US.

A statistical measurement prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a government agency, to measure changes in the price of goods and services bought by most people in the United States

A measure of the average change in prices for a fixed market basket of goods and services for All Urban Consumers that covers about 80% of the population. It is compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It includes food, clothing, shelter, fuels, transportation fares, charges for doctors' and dentists' services, drugs, etc. The survey includes 85 urban areas with 57,000 housing units and 19,000 retail establishments. Taxes directly associated with purchase and use of items are included. The Bureau uses visits by trained representatives and mail questionnaires to obtain data.

A measure of the price level that is based on the cost of a particular “basket” of goods and services consumed by urban Canadian families.

The measurement tool used by the Board of Pensions to adjust certain dollar amounts related to benefits for each calendar year. The Board of Pensions adjusts the dollar amounts up or down based on the All Medical Care (or Dental) Component of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.

(CPI)— A price index that measures the cost of a fixed basket of consumer goods with weights based on consumption shares of urban consumers. It is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the United States. CPIs are published regularly in the United States and many other countries around the world. There are many component indexes of the CPI, as well as international comparisons, which can be obtained at the BLS site.

A concept developed by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is used to measure average changes in prices over time of a fixed market basket of goods and services. Regional CPIs such as that for the Washington, DC area cannot be used to compare cost of living differences among regions.

An index which tracks the prices of a variety of goods purchased by an average consumer. The goods typically include food, clothing, utilities and medical care. Also known as cost of living index which is used as a reference for wage increases and other similar inflation prone items such as social security payments.

A measure of inflation issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Also known as CPI, this indicator measures the increase in the cost of products and services such as energy, food, housing, and transportation.

The gauge of US inflation.

A special average of many prices of goods and services that people often buy; the CPI is calculated by the US Department of commerce

A price index of the goods sold at the retail level, that measures the cost of fixed basket of consumer goods in which the weight assigned to each commodity is the share of expenditure on that commodity by urban consumers. It compares the purchasing power of consumers as on date to buy a sample basket with the same purchasing power on some earlier date.

The difference in the price of everyday goods one month to the next, or from one year to the next. The CPI measures inflation and is used to adjust payments made to Social Security beneficiaries and other programs. The CPI is determined by the Department of Labor.

The Consumer Price Index measures the cost of living by measuring the prices of a given basket of goods.

The measure of change in consumer prices as determined by a monthly survey of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Among the Consumer Price Index components are the costs of housing, food, transportation, and electricity. Both CSRS and FERS benefits are adjusted for changes in the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index. (See Cost-of-living-adjustments entries.)

A measure of the overall level of consumer prices, using key components as indicators including the prices of energy, housing, transportation, medical care, entertainment, and clothing. When this index rises, it can indicate a climate of inflation.

The main US measure of general inflation.

A scale measures the price of goods in comparison with what they would have cost in some base year, such as 1913, 1967, or 1983.

The U.S. Labor Department's index, published monthly, that shows any changes in the cost of living. It measures inflation at the household level using the price of an alleged average “basket of goods” that includes food, housing, transportation and other consumer durable and non-durable items.

A measure in percentage terms of the change in the costs of living, being the weighted average cost of a standard basket of retail goods and services expressed in relation to a base period.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of inflation used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Changes in the price of more than 300 goods and services are tracked and recorded.

It measures the price level of a basket of goods and services purchased by an average household with respect to a base year. Current account. An account in the balance of payments that comprises imports and exports of goods and services and unrequited transfers. See Capital account.

The index of inflation for the previous year as released each January by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

a Labor Department index published monthly designed to reflect changes in the cost of living. Housing; food and beverage; and transportation costs account for about 80% of the value of the index, a measure of inflation at the consumer level.

Measures the price of a basket of items being both goods and services generally purchased by Australian households across 8 capital cities. CPI can be used to compare the relative cost of living over time, and is also a measure of inflation.

Is a measure of change in consumer prices as determined by a monthly survey done by the government. Components include housing costs, food, energy and fuel, transportation and electricity.

Commonly used as a measure of inflation, the CPI is the monthly change in consumer prices (e.g., housing costs, food, transportation and utilities) determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A number used to calculate changes in the average level of prices for a number of items typically bought by urban families.

is a measure of the movement in prices of a specific group of goods and services. It is used in wage and pension determinations by the Commonwealth Government.

An index of changes in the price of a representative "market basket" of consumer goods, relating the current price to that in a designated base year.

A measure of the change in prices of a fixed basket of goods and services, including food, clothing, medical care, transportation, housing and electricity.

A measure of the average change of prices of goods and services bought by households.

(CPI): A measure of the level of prices for final goods and services purchased by the typical consumer household.

Compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, this measures movements in a list of goods and services to provide a widely used indicator of the rate of change in prices (inflation).

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as published by the Federal Department of Labor. That index shows the rate of change in the cost of living (inflation) in the United States.

A series of numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Federal Department of Labor that represents the change in price levels of a predetermined mix of consumer goods and services; it is often used to adjust rental payments in leases.

An indicator of consumer price fluctuations, most commonly associated with comparisons of purchasing power and inflationary pressures. The overall CPI tracks 600 items, but sub-indexes are also tracked for specific groupings, e.g., shelter.

A measure of the change in the cost of consumer goods and services - it is used as an indicator of a nation's inflation rate.

"Consumer Price Index or CPI is a measure of the rate of price change for goods and services bought by Canadian consumers. It is the most widely used indicator of price changes in Canada. When prices rise, the purchasing power of money falls. When prices fall, it means the purchasing power of money increases. The CPI is frequently used to estimate the extent to which this purchasing power of money changes in Canada. For these reasons, it is a widely used measure of inflation (or deflation)." Source: Statistics Canada: Your Guide to the Consumer Price Index

Measures prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, entertainment and other items. The CPI, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor, is based at 100 in 1982 and is released monthly. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules, union contracts and tax brackets. Also known as the Cost-of-Living index.

The price index most commonly used to measure the impact of changes in prices on households. The index is based on a standard market basket of goods and services purchased by a typical family.

an inflation tracker, which is the measure of the price, change in consumer goods and services.

A major inflation measure computed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It measures the change in prices of a fixed market basket of some 385 goods and services in the previous month.

The consumer price index measures the cost of purchase of a basket of consumer goods and services. The composition of the basket reflects the expenditure patterns of an average household and is updated periodically.

The US equivalent of the retail price index that measures inflation in the UK.

The CPI, as it is called, measures the prices of consumer goods and services and is a measure of the pace of U.S. inflation. Department of Labor publishes the CPI every month.

An indicator of whether individuals are paying more or less for the goods and services they need to maintain their homes. The CPI is one measure of inflationary pressures.

An index of prices used to measure the change in the cost of basic goods and services in comparison with a fixed base period. Also called cost-of-living index. However, the CPI does not take into account many of the items that cause school district budgets to rise, such as the increasing cost of health insurance, liability insurance and retirement contributions.

This is a country's average amount (price) paid for a market basket of goods and services by a typical consumer in that country in comparison to the average price paid for the same basket in a previous base year.

An index provided quarterly for each capital city, listing changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services - often used in non-residential rent adjustments.

One method governments use to measure the general level of inflation. The CPI represents the cost of a basket of goods and services used by the average consumer. The annual percentage change in their cost is one way to express the annual Inflation Rate.

A measure of inflation that tracks the price of a standard basket of goods. An increase in the CPI indicates the cost of that basket of goods in the economy has risen.

This is used to calculate inflation. Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers pricing information on dozens of consumer products; the total is then compared with the price of the same items from the previous year. The percentage increase in price over the one-year period is the inflation rate that is published for that month.

Measure of change in the cost of living for consumers. The CPI highlights price increases (inflation).

a price index in which the basket of goods is defined by what a typical consumer purchases

A measure of the U.S. cost of living as tabulated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics based on the actual retail prices of a variety of consumer goods and services at a given time and compared to a base period that is changed from time to time.

A measure of inflation, or the decrease in the purchasing power of a dollar, based on the change over time of the average prices paid by urban consumers for a "market basket" of goods and services—such as food, clothing, shelter and fuel—used for day-to-day living. In the board-approved adjustment method, CPI deflates report-year taxable sales into inflation-free dollars. Three California metropolitan-area CPI rates are computed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Statewide average CPI is computed by the State's Department of Industrial Relations.

Measures inflation in relation to the change in the price of a fixed market basket of goods and services purchased by a specified population during a "base" period of time. It is not a true "cost of living" factor and bears little direct relation to actual costs of building operation or the value of real estate. The CPI is commonly used to increase the base rental periodically as a means of protecting the landlord's rental stream against inflation or to provide a cushion for operating expense increases for a landlord unwilling to undertake the record keeping necessary for operating expense escalations.

The measure of changes in the value of a 'basket' of goods and services, usually reported on a quarterly basis by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

A statistical measurement of the change in the price of a basket of typical consumer goods and services. This benchmark is widely used to express the inflation rate, or the change in the cost of living.

( CPI) A measure of inflation as determined by the US Federal Government by using a "basket of goods". Used in leases as an impartial benchmark for the calculation of escalations.

A measurement that tracks how the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.

A national index measuring changes over time in the price of a fixed market basket of goods and services. There are two indexes—the All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) represents the buying habits of about 80 percent of the non-institutional population of the United States, and the Urban Wage & Clerical Workers (CPI-W) represents 40 percent of the population.

The U.S. Department of Labor's main indicator of inflation. The Consumer Price Index is calculated each month from the cost of some 400 retail items in urban areas throughout the United States.

The most widely know measures of price levels and inflation that are reported to the US government. It measures and compares on a monthly basis, the total cost of a statistically determined "typical market basket" of goods and services consumed by US households.

A measure of the average change in consumer prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods and services.

The consumer price index is an indicator of the general level of prices. Components include energy, food and beverages, housing, apparel, transportation, medical care, and entertainment. When the consumer price index goes up, it is a sign of an inflationary environment. Consumers have to pay more for the same amount of goods and services. Bond Market Moves Down In Price.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an index that measures the average level of prices of the goods and services that a typical urban family buys.

CPI - a measure of the price of a fixed basket of goods relative to a base year; used to measure inflation

the CPI measures changes in the consumer prices (food, transportation, housing, entertainment, medical care, etc.). It is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor, and it is used as a gauge for measuring inflation. The CPI is also used as a cost of living index.

An index that measures increases in the prices of goods and services that are sold to the general public.

An index that tracks the change in price over time of a set list of consumer goods.

Statistics Canada produces the consumer price index (CPI), as a monthly measure of the rate of inflation. The CPI is based on the cost of a “basket” of approximately 600 goods and services, and is regularly adjusted to reflect seasonal changes and changes in consumer habits. HOOPP’s annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) is based upon the December to December increase in the previous year’s CPI.

See CPI.

Measures consumer goods and services prices.

An index which measures changes in prices based on a select group of goods and services.

the increase in the price of a "basket" of goods and services commonly purchased by consumers that includes food, housing, clothing, transportation, medical care and entertainment. While wages and Social Security Benefits have been linked to the CPI, it is criticized for not reflecting the average household budget.

A monthly cost of living index prepared by the U.S. Government's Bureau of Labor Statistics

Measures the changes in the price of a `basket' of goods and services, issued quarterly.

A measure of price changes in consumer goods and services used to identify periods of inflation or deflation.

The 'All Groups Consumer Price Index' is a measure of the inflation rate. It is based on the prices of certain goods and services and represents changes in the cost of living. It is used to increase various payments and thresholds in the super system, to ensure they keep pace with the cost of living.

A measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services, including food, consumer electronics, rent, gasoline, airline travel, haircuts, etc.

A measure of prices of consumer goods. Also known as cost of living index. See: Inflation, Deflation.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average price level of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. Monthly changes in the CPI represent the rate of inflation. (Published: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

The Consumer Price Index measures the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services purchased by the average consumer. Inflation, the decrease in purchasing power over time, is determined by the rate of change in the CPI.

A measure of the annual increase in the cost of certain consumer goods and services; often used as an indication of the rate of inflation.

Indicator of the change in the average prices of a fixed basket of goods and services commonly purchased by households relative to a base year.

Measures the inflation rate in Australia. This is important in that it affects interest rates. Also known as the CPI. It Is measured by taking a basket of goods, which is supposed to mirror a families needs, and weighting them according to their importance.

known as CPI. The CPI measures consumer inflation.

A measurement of inflation published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), compiled to report changes in the average prices paid for a basket of consumer goods and services.

An economic gauge that tracks changes in consumer prices for a fixed number of goods and services, including housing costs, food, transportation and electricity. The CPI is generally used to measure inflation at the retail level.

A measurement of the cost of living determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The CPI is a measure of inflation taken each quarter. It measures the price of a basket of typical household goods and services.

A Bureau of Labor Statistics program which measures the average change in the prices of a fixed set of goods and services purchased by households. It is the most commonly recognized measure of inflation.

a tool used to measure the rate of inflation. The consumer price index (CPI), measures changes in the average price of consumer goods and services. This index is compiled monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Measures the price of a basket of items typifying goods and services purchased by Australian households across eight capital cities. CPI allows comparisons of the relative cost of living over time and is used as a measure of inflation. CPI is also used to determine the inflation adjustment, if any, that investors may be entitled to under the Capital Gains Tax sections of the Income Tax Assessment Acts.

The most commonly used measure of inflation, the CPI tracks the average change in the prices of a fixed "market basket" of goods and services, including energy, food, health care, clothing, and entertainment. It is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

( indice des prix à la consommation (IPC)). Measure of price changes produced by Statistics Canada on a monthly basis. The CPI measures the retail prices of a "shopping basket" of about 300 goods and services including food, housing, transportation, clothing and recreation. The index is "weighted," meaning that it gives greater importance to price changes for some products than others – more to housing, for example, than to entertainment – in an effort to reflect typical spending patterns. Increases in the CPI are also referred to as increases in the cost of living. For more information, visit Statistic Canada's Consumer Price Index Web page

The consumer price index, a measure of the change in the cost of living, commonly used as a measure of inflation. There are two official CPIs, the CPI-U and the CPI-W. The CPI-U is an index of consumer prices based on the typical market basket of goods and services consumed by all urban consumers during a base period. The CPI-W is an index of consumer prices based on the typical market basket of goods and services consumed by urban wage earners and clerical workers during a base period.

(CPI) A measure of inflation used by the State of Michigan to cap annual increases in taxable value.

A price-level index of consumer goods and services.

A measure of inflation that calculates the change in the cost of a fixed set of goods and services, including housing, electricity, food, and transportation. The federal government publishes the CPI, which is also called the cost-of-living index, monthly. See "What is a dollar worth?"

Measure of change in consumer prices, published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor. This index is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust Social Security payments and other payment schedules.

A gauge of inflation that measures changes in the prices of consumer goods. Abbreviated as CPI, the consumer price index is based on a list of specific goods and services purchased in urban areas. These goods include food, transportation, shelter, utilities, clothing, medical care, and entertainment. Index data are released monthly by the Labor Department.

A statistical device that measures the change in the cost of living for consumers. It is used to illustrate the extent that prices have risen or the amount of inflation that has taken place.

an index measuring the prices of items of a selection of goods and services. This allows a comparison of the relative cost of living over time, which is known as inflation

A measure of the average price level paid by consumers for a fixed based of goods and services. It reports price changes in over 200 categories. The CPI also includes various user fees and taxes directly associated with the prices of specific goods and services.

An inflation measure computed by Statistics Canada which calculates the change in prices of a fixed basket of commodities purchased by Canadians each month. If the combined cost of these goods goes up, inflation increases. The Consumer Price Index is used to calculate annual cost of living increases for pension benefits, also referred to as Indexing.

This price index measures the average change in the cost of a fixed-market basket of goods and services purchased by consumers.

Consumer Price Index – an index relative to a base year that shows how prices have changed for a selected list of goods and services (Regimen)

The consumer price index is an indicator of the general level of prices based upon changes in the prices of energy, food and beverages, housing, apparel, transportation, medical care, and entertainment. When the consumer price index goes up, it is a sign of inflation, causing consumers to have to pay more for the same amount of goods and services.

Consumer price index (CPI) is a program of the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics that produces monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an index used to measure the prices of a select group of goods and services that typify those bought by ordinary Australian households. This index is used to measure inflation.

Measurement of changes in prices of a broad range of consumer items. See BRDPI.

A major inflation measure computed by Statistics Canada. It measures the change in prices of a fixed basket of a variety of goods and services in the previous month. This basket of goods is supposed to reflect the average needs of a Canadian family.

Also known as the CPI; it is a statistical measure of changes in the prices of goods and services over a period of time.

The measurement of the increase or decrease in value of items commonly purchased by average consumers referred to as a "basket of goods".

Measures the change in the cost of living for most American families. Widely followed as an indicator of inflation of retail purchases. Frequency: monthly. Source: Federal Reserve.

An index that measures movements in the average price of products and services typically consumed by Canadian families.

The ratio of the current value of a basket of goods and services to the value of the same basket of goods and services in a previous year.

A measure of price changes in consumer goods--also known as the "cost of living index." The index is calculated monthly by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some CPI components are food, housing costs and transportation.

A government-determined measure of the inflation rate for a basket of consumer goods. This basket includes the most-commonly-purchased consumer items, such as gasoline, computers, clothing, food, etc.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services. The CPI cannot be used to measure differences in price levels or living costs between one place and another; it measures only time-to-time changes in each place. A higher index for one area does not necessarily mean that prices are higher there than in another area with a lower index. It merely means that prices have risen faster since their common reference period. (Census)

(CPI) A measurement of the change in consumer prices, as determined by a monthly survey of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many pension and employment contracts are tied to changes in consumer prices, as protection against inflation and reducing purchasing power. Among the CPI components are the costs of housing, food, transportation and electricity. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

an index showing cost of living based on average prices paid for selected goods and services publised monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

An inflationary indicator that measures the change in the cost of goods and service that the average consumer purchases.

Published by Statistics Canada, it is a measure of the rate of price change for goods and services bought by Canadian consumers.

An index measuring the changing prices of household goods and services bought by ordinary Australian consumers. It is used as a measure of inflation and the relative cost of living.

The price of a basket of goods used by the average family and then indexed to give representative 'inflation' in an economic area of country.

The consumer price index (CPI) measures the prices of a fixed basket of goods bought by a typical consumer, including food, shelter, clothing, transportation, etc. It is widely used as a cost-of-living benchmark to adjust social security payments, union contracts and other payment schedules. The CPI is published monthly by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A government index that tracks the changes in prices in order to measure general inflation. This index can be used by small companies to obtain the benefits of LIFO without tracking individual units in inventory. See the income tax code or a tax professional for more information. To Top

A measure of inflation. The CPI represents the market-weighted prices of a fixed basket of goods normally purchased by consumers. A measure of inflation, the CPI represents the market-weighted prices of a fixed basket of goods normally purchase by consumers and computed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In economics, a consumer price index (CPI) or retail price index (RPI) is a statistical time-series measure of a weighted average of prices of a specified set of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is a price index that tracks the prices of a specified basket of consumer goods and services, providing a measure of inflation. The CPI is a fixed quantity price index and considered by some a cost-of-living index.

The Belgian Consumer Price Index (commonly referred to as the Index) is a list of prices of goods and services, kept by the Belgian Federal Government Service Economy. The Index is updated on a monthly basis, and reflects the evolution in the cost of life.