August 14, 2019 Sources: Jeff Cox, CNBC Sources: Jeffry Bartash, MarketWatch Increases in the cost of living hit American households in July. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer costs rose for goods and services across the entire economy, including energy, medical care, and apparel. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.3%, which was …
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May 10, 2019 Consumer Price Index rises; real hourly earnings decrease in April According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in April. The index measures the change in prices paid by consumers. The gasoline index largely drove the increase. That index rose 5.7%, and accounted for …