Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs in U.S. City Average
CWSR0000SAF112 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
342.95
Year-over-Year Change
5.50%
Date Range
1/1/1967 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs measures changes in the prices paid by urban wage earners and clerical workers for these essential food items. This index is a key indicator of consumer inflation and food costs.
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 Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs is a subcomponent of the broader CPI that tracks price changes for this important food group. It is used by economists, policymakers, and the public to assess inflationary pressures and the changing costs of living.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by consumers at retail establishments.
Historical Context
This index provides insight into food-related inflation that can inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The CPI for Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs is a subindex of the broader Consumer Price Index.
- This index tracks price changes for an essential category of consumer expenditures.
- The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments across the United States.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The CPI for Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs measures changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for these key food items.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides important insights into food-related inflation and the changing costs of living, which are relevant for economists, policymakers, and the general public.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by consumers at retail establishments across the United States.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This index can inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions by providing insights into food-related inflationary pressures.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical release lag of several weeks.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Meats, Poultry, Fish, and Eggs in U.S. City Average (CWSR0000SAF112), retrieved from FRED.