Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Personal Services in South
CUUS0300SAGS • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
156.21
Year-over-Year Change
27.35%
Date Range
1/1/2010 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Personal Services in South measures changes in the prices of personal services in the southern United States. This indicator provides important insights into inflationary trends and consumer spending patterns in the region.
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 Other Personal Services index is a component of the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. The Other Personal Services category includes items like personal care, dry cleaning, and other miscellaneous personal expenditures.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of urban households and businesses across the southern United States.
Historical Context
Policymakers and economists closely monitor this index to gauge regional inflationary pressures and assess the impact on consumer budgets and behaviors.
Key Facts
- The index has a base year of 1982-84 = 100.
- The South region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- Other Personal Services account for around 3% of the overall CPI basket.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Personal Services in South measures changes in the prices of personal services, such as personal care, dry cleaning, and other miscellaneous personal expenditures, in the southern United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides important insights into regional inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns, which are closely monitored by policymakers and economists to assess the impact on household budgets and the broader economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of urban households and businesses across the southern United States.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists use this index to gauge regional inflationary trends and inform decisions related to monetary policy, consumer protection, and economic development in the southern United States.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a typical release lag of about two weeks after the reference month.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Other Personal Services in South (CUUS0300SAGS), retrieved from FRED.