Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Personal Care Products in U.S. City Average
CWUR0000SEGB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
178.55
Year-over-Year Change
0.34%
Date Range
3/1/1947 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Personal Care Products in U.S. City Average measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of personal care items. This key economic indicator provides insight into inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns.
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-U index tracks the prices of a representative basket of personal care products, including items like soap, shampoo, and cosmetics. The index is a widely used metric to gauge inflationary trends and consumer purchasing power within the personal care market segment.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and calculated using a weighted average of price changes.
Historical Context
Policymakers and economists monitor this index to assess the state of consumer demand and price dynamics in the personal care industry.
Key Facts
- The personal care CPI is a component of the overall CPI-U index.
- The index has a base year of 1982-1984 = 100.
- Personal care products account for about 3% of the average consumer's expenditures.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This index measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of personal care products, including items like soap, shampoo, and cosmetics.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides important insight into inflationary pressures and consumer spending patterns within the personal care market segment, which is a key component of overall consumer expenditures.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of retail establishments and calculated using a weighted average of price changes.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists monitor this index to assess the state of consumer demand and price dynamics in the personal care industry, which can inform decisions on monetary policy and consumer protection.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is published monthly with a typical release lag of about two weeks, and the data may be subject to periodic revisions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index for All Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers: Personal Care Products in U.S. City Average (CWUR0000SEGB), retrieved from FRED.