Consumer Prices Rise in March
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, according…
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CFPB Announces 2018 Reg Z Dollar Thresholds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced 2018 changes in dollar thresholds for several Regulation Z provisions governed by the CARD Act, the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act and the Dodd-Frank Act. The thresholds are based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
CPI Increases on Higher Energy Prices
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, led by sharp increases in prices for gasoline. Prices are unchanged from one year ago, a slight improvement from the 0.1% decline reported last month.
CPI Increases Despite Lower Energy Prices
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.1 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, as further declines in energy was offset by an increase in all items less food and energy, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the CPI declined 0.1 percent SAAR — the third year-over-year decline in 2015.
Energy and Shelter Drive CPI Monthly Increase
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, driven by increases in energy and shelter. Over the last 12 months, the CPI declined 0.1 percent before seasonal adjustment.