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US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Coverage of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Nexus archive.
- The Shock Is Dead, Long Live the Shock!
A Circle K shop and Irving gas station in Winthrop, Maine, US, is shown on May 5, 2026, ahead of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of US consumer price index figures on May 12. The image was captured by photographer Graeme Sloan. The scene highlights everyday economic activity.
- CPI surged in April as inflation soars to highest level in almost 3 years
US consumer prices increased in April due to a surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, leading to the highest inflation level in almost three years. The rise in energy prices fueled the overall increase in consumer prices. This surge has significant implications for the US economy.