Inflation & Consumer Prices
Understand inflation measures and connect official price data with Numelios planning tools.
Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index is one widely followed measure of changes in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. Different inflation measures can produce different readings.
Why Inflation Matters
Inflation affects purchasing power, future spending estimates, retirement planning, savings goals and interpretation of investment returns.
Primary Data Sources
Current U.S. CPI releases are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Historical CPI data can also be accessed through FRED CPIAUCSL.
Inflation varies by country, period and spending category. Verify current figures with the relevant official statistical authority.