Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cosmetics, Perfume, Bath, Nail Preparations and Implements in U.S. City Average
CUUR0000SEGB02 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
190.72
Year-over-Year Change
0.39%
Date Range
12/1/1977 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Cosmetics, Perfume, Bath, and Nail Preparations and Implements tracks changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for these personal care products in the U.S. This data point provides important insights into consumer spending and inflationary 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 CPI for Cosmetics, Perfume, Bath, and Nail Preparations and Implements is a subcomponent of the broader CPI, which is a key economic indicator used to measure the average change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This specific CPI category helps analysts and policymakers understand consumer behavior and price dynamics in the personal care products market.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This CPI trend is closely monitored by economists, retailers, and policymakers to gauge consumer demand and inflationary pressures.
Key Facts
- The CPI for Cosmetics, Perfume, Bath, and Nail Preparations and Implements has a base year of 1982-84 = 100.
- This CPI category accounts for approximately 1.5% of the overall Consumer Price Index.
- Prices for personal care products can be influenced by factors like commodity costs, supply chain disruptions, and consumer demand.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Consumer Price Index for Cosmetics, Perfume, Bath, and Nail Preparations and Implements measures the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for these personal care products in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This CPI trend provides important insights into consumer spending patterns and inflationary pressures in the personal care products market, which is useful for economists, retailers, and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The CPI for Cosmetics, Perfume, Bath, and Nail Preparations and Implements is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers to gauge consumer demand and inflationary pressures, which can inform monetary policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The CPI data is published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical release lag of approximately two weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Cosmetics, Perfume, Bath, Nail Preparations and Implements in U.S. City Average (CUUR0000SEGB02), retrieved from FRED.