Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Overall Index Excluding Seasonal Food for Luxembourg

00XSEALUM086NEST • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

128.14

Year-over-Year Change

2.44%

Date Range

12/1/1999 - 6/1/2025

Summary

The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) Excluding Seasonal Food for Luxembourg tracks changes in the prices of consumer goods and services in Luxembourg, excluding seasonal food items. This metric is a key indicator of inflation and cost of living trends.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The HICP Excluding Seasonal Food for Luxembourg is a harmonized inflation measure developed by Eurostat to enable cross-country comparisons within the European Union. It excludes volatile seasonal food prices to provide a more stable indicator of underlying price pressures.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices across a representative basket of goods and services.

Historical Context

This index is widely used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to assess Luxembourg's economic conditions and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.

Key Facts

  • The HICP Excluding Seasonal Food was launched in 1997.
  • Luxembourg's HICP Excluding Seasonal Food reached a high of 105.72 in 2022.
  • This index is calculated monthly by the Luxembourg Central Statistics Office.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) Excluding Seasonal Food for Luxembourg measures changes in the prices of consumer goods and services in Luxembourg, excluding volatile seasonal food items.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This index is a key indicator of underlying inflation pressures in Luxembourg and is widely used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to assess the country's economic conditions.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices across a representative basket of goods and services.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: The HICP Excluding Seasonal Food for Luxembourg is used by the European Central Bank and Luxembourg's government to inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a lag of approximately one month.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: Overall Index Excluding Seasonal Food for Luxembourg (00XSEALUM086NEST), retrieved from FRED.