Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Education and Communication in Northeast
CUUS0100SAE • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
158.96
Year-over-Year Change
11.40%
Date Range
1/1/1998 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Education and Communication in Northeast (Northeast CPI-EC) measures changes in prices paid by urban consumers in the Northeast region for a basket of education and communication goods and services.
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 Northeast CPI-EC is a component of the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a key economic indicator used to track inflation. The Northeast CPI-EC specifically focuses on prices for education, such as tuition and textbooks, as well as communication goods and services like internet, cable TV, and phone bills.
Methodology
The data is collected through consumer surveys and market price observations by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
The Northeast CPI-EC is used by policymakers, economists, and consumers to understand inflation trends in the education and communication sectors of the Northeast regional economy.
Key Facts
- The Northeast CPI-EC has a base year of 1982-84=100.
- Education accounts for a larger share of the Northeast CPI-EC than communication.
- The Northeast CPI-EC is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Northeast CPI-EC measures changes in prices paid by urban consumers in the Northeastern United States for a basket of education and communication goods and services.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The Northeast CPI-EC is an important indicator of inflation and cost-of-living changes in the education and communication sectors of the Northeast regional economy, which is relevant for policymakers, businesses, and consumers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data for the Northeast CPI-EC is collected through consumer surveys and market price observations by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The Northeast CPI-EC is used by policymakers, economists, and market analysts to understand inflation trends in the education and communication sectors, which can inform decisions around monetary policy, consumer spending, and investment.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The Northeast CPI-EC is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical 2-week delay between the end of the reference period and the public release of the data.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Education and Communication in Northeast (CUUS0100SAE), retrieved from FRED.