U.S. Consumer Price Index

The consumer price index (CPI) is an index of inflation or deflation that measures prices of consumer goods. It is published monthly by the U.S. Department of Labor.  The figure released each month is the amount in percent that prices have risen or fallen compared to prices one year ago.  CreditPulse tracks the CPI-U for All Urban Consumers.  Currently, the CPI stands at 3.0%.  CPI data for Jan. 2012 will be released Feb. 17th.