Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food and Beverages in U.S. City Average
CWUR0000SAF • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
335.99
Year-over-Year Change
2.80%
Date Range
1/1/1967 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food and Beverages in U.S. City Average tracks changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of food and beverage items. This metric is a key indicator of inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy.
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
This CPI series measures the change over time in the prices paid by urban wage earners and clerical workers for a representative basket of food and beverage goods and services. It is a widely followed indicator of consumer price inflation and a key input for policymakers when setting monetary and fiscal policies.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of consumer expenditures and prices by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Economists and policymakers closely monitor this CPI trend to assess the overall state of the economy and guide decisions on interest rates, stimulus measures, and other policies.
Key Facts
- The CPI-Food and Beverages index has a base year of 1982-84=100.
- Food and beverages account for about 15% of the total CPI basket.
- This metric is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The CPI for Food and Beverages in U.S. City Average measures the change in prices paid by urban consumers for a basket of food and beverage items.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This CPI series is a key indicator of inflationary pressures in the economy and helps guide policy decisions by the Federal Reserve and other 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: Economists and policymakers monitor this CPI trend to assess the overall state of the economy and guide decisions on interest rates, stimulus measures, and other policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The CPI-Food and Beverages index is released monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics with a typical one-month lag.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Food and Beverages in U.S. City Average (CWUR0000SAF), retrieved from FRED.