There is a meme circulating around Facebook right now about Democrats voting against the 2.8% Cost of living increase. Normally, here at inflationData we try to avoid politics unless it directly relates to inflation, or our other major topics covered. But in this case I feel compelled to address this issue. The quick answer is that this is "NOT TRUE". However, if the MEME was phrased slightly differently it would be "TECHNICALLY TRUE". If the Meme said, "NONE of the Democrats voted FOR the Social Security Cost of Living Increase" it would be "TECHNICALLY TRUE". Likewise, if it said "NONE of the Republicans voted FOR the Social Security Cost of Living Increase" it would also … [Read more...]
August Inflation Down
On September 13th 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their monthly Consumer Price Index report on the status of Inflation for the 12 months through the end of August. Annual Inflation is Down Annual inflation in August was 2.70% down from 2.95% in July and 2.87% in June. (BLS rounds both to 2.9%) CPI was 252.146 in August, 252.006 in July and 251.989 in June. Monthly Inflation for August was 0.06%, July was 0.01%, and June was 0.16% compared to 0.30% in August 2017. Next release October 11th Monthly Inflation: Annual inflation for the 12 months ending in August was 2.70%. 2.95% up from 2.87% in June. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) rounds … [Read more...]
Annual Inflation Up Slightly in June
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Annual Inflation Rate data for the year through the end of June on July 12th 2018. Annual Inflation is Up Annual inflation rate was 2.87% in June up from 2.80% in May, 2.46% in April, 2.36% in March and 2.21% in February. CPI-U was 251.989 in June, 251.588 in May, 247.867 in January and 246.524 in December. Monthly Inflation for June was 0.16% while May was 0.42%, April was 0.40%, up from 0.23% in March 2018. June 2017 was only 0.09% Next release August 10th Monthly Inflation: Annual inflation for the 12 months ending in June was 2.87% up slightly from May's 2.80% but up sharply from April's 2.46%. Current levels are … [Read more...]
April Inflation UP
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Annual Inflation Rate data for the year through the end of April on May 10th 2018. Annual Inflation is Up Annual inflation rate was 2.46% up from 2.36% in March and 2.21% in February. CPI was 250.546 in April, 249.554 in March, 248.991 in February, 247.867 in January and 246.524 in December. Monthly Inflation for April was 0.40%, up from 0.23% in March 2018 Next release June 12th Monthly Inflation: Annual inflation for the 12 months ending in April was 2.46% up from 2.36% in March. February was 2.21% and January was 2.07%. Early in 2017 inflation was 2.50% in January, 2.74% in February and 2.38% in … [Read more...]
March Inflation Data Released
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Annual Inflation Rate data for the year through the end of March on April 11th 2018. Annual Inflation is Up Annual inflation rate was 2.36% up from 2.21% in February. CPI was 249.554 in March, 248.991 in February, 247.867 in January and 246.524 in December. Monthly Inflation for March 2018= 0.23% Monthly Inflation for March 2017= 0.08% Next release May 10th Monthly Inflation: Typically the monthly inflation rate is highest during the first quarter (January through March) and lowest during the last quarter (October through December). March 2018 had 0.23% monthly inflation which was below February's 0.45% but it … [Read more...]
February Inflation Report
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Annual Inflation Rate data for the year through the end of February on March 13th 2018. Annual inflation was 2.21% in February up from 2.07% in January and 2.11% in December CPI-U was 248.991 in February from 247.867 in January. Monthly Inflation was 0.45% for February and 0.54% in January. Next release April 11th Monthly Inflation is Typically High in the First Quarter Typically the monthly inflation rate is highest during the first quarter (January through March) and lowest during the last quarter (October through December). February 2018 had inflation of 0.45% which was above February 2017's 0.31% so we saw an increase in … [Read more...]
January’s Monthly Inflation 0.54%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Annual Inflation Rate data for the year through the end of January on February 14th 2018. Annual inflation was 2.07% in January down from 2.11% in December CPI-U up from 246.524 to 247.867 Monthly Inflation for January 0.54% compared to 0.57% in January 2017 Next release March 13th Monthly Inflation is High, But... Typically the monthly inflation rate is highest during the first quarter (January through March) and lowest during the last quarter (October through December). January 2017 had inflation of 0.57% and so January 2018's 0.54% is right in line with that (resulting in annual inflation of 2.07%). However if … [Read more...]
Monthly Deflation, Annual Disinflation
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Annual Inflation Rate data for the year through the end of December on January 12th 2018. Annual inflation was 2.11% for the 12 months ending in December CPI-U down slightly from 246.669 to 246.524 Monthly Inflation for December -0.06% Next release February 14th Annual Inflation Chart Annual inflation for the 12 months ending in December 2017 was 2.11% down from 2.20% in November and slightly above the 2.04% in October. Early in 2017 inflation was above current levels at 2.50% in January, 2.74% in February, 2.38% in March, and then falling to 2.20% in April. The annual cyclical low was 0.84% in July 2016. The longer term … [Read more...]
Believe Your Own Eyes: Central Banks FOLLOW the Market
Many investors believe that the market follows the FED's monetary leadership. This sounds right because the FED is the 500 pound gorilla in the market right? It has Trillions of dollars at its disposal and isn't afraid to use it. But is this actually the case? Believe Your Own Eyes: Central Banks FOLLOW the Market By Elliott Wave International 3 Videos + 8 Charts = Opportunities You Need to See. Join this free event hosted by Elliott Wave International and you'll get a clear picture of what's next in a variety of U.S. markets. After seeing these videos and charts you will be ready to jump on opportunities and sidestep risks in some major markets. This free … [Read more...]
July Inflation Down for 3rd Consecutive Month
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their monthly inflation report for July on August 16th. According to the BLS Annual Inflation declined for the third consecutive month. Annual inflation was 1.13% in April, 1.02% in May, 1.01% in June and 0.84% in July. Not only did the rate of inflation fall but actual consumer prices declined as the CPI-U index declined from 241.038 to 240.647. Thus monthly inflation was -0.16%. For the year food at home was down -1.6%, energy was down -10.9%, used cars and trucks were down -3.7%, while overall transportation was down -4.9%. With all of these categories down one might wonder what actually caused the inflation rate to rise that meager … [Read more...]
