Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Services in South

CUUR0300SAS367 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

408.60

Year-over-Year Change

1.98%

Date Range

12/1/1977 - 6/1/2025

Summary

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Services in South (CPI-Other Services South) measures the change in prices for a basket of non-essential services in the southern United States. This key inflation indicator helps economists and policymakers assess regional 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 CPI-Other Services South tracks the prices of a variety of consumer services in the southern region, excluding essential items like housing and transportation. It is used to analyze regional variation in inflation and cost pressures faced by urban consumers in the American South.

Methodology

The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects price data from a sample of businesses to calculate this regional CPI index.

Historical Context

Policymakers and analysts monitor this CPI component to understand localized inflation dynamics and their impact on consumer spending and the broader economy.

Key Facts

  • The CPI-Other Services South has a base year of 1982-84 = 100.
  • Other Services includes categories like personal care, recreation, and education.
  • This regional CPI is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The CPI-Other Services South measures the change in prices for a basket of non-essential consumer services in the southern United States.

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

A: This CPI component helps economists and policymakers assess regional inflation dynamics and cost-of-living pressures faced by urban consumers in the American South.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The Bureau of Labor Statistics collects price data from a sample of businesses to calculate this regional CPI index.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and analysts monitor the CPI-Other Services South to understand localized inflation and its impact on consumer spending and the broader economy.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The CPI-Other Services South is published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with no significant update delays.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Services in South (CUUR0300SAS367), retrieved from FRED.