Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Maintenance and Repair of the Dwelling for Portugal
PRTCP040300IXOBM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
143.18
Year-over-Year Change
3.14%
Date Range
1/1/1991 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Maintenance and Repair of the Dwelling in Portugal measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for maintaining and repairing their homes. This indicator is crucial for understanding inflation and cost-of-living trends.
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 Maintenance and Repair of the Dwelling in Portugal is a component of the broader Consumer Price Index, which tracks the changing cost of a basket of consumer goods and services. This specific index focuses on the prices related to maintaining and repairing residential properties, providing insight into a key aspect of household expenditures.
Methodology
The data is collected through regular price surveys of a representative sample of goods and services across Portugal.
Historical Context
Policymakers and economists use this index to assess inflationary pressures and make informed decisions about monetary and fiscal policies.
Key Facts
- The CPI for Maintenance and Repair of the Dwelling is a component of the broader Consumer Price Index.
- This index tracks changes in the prices paid by Portuguese consumers for maintaining and repairing their homes.
- Policymakers use this index to assess inflationary pressures and make informed decisions about monetary and fiscal policies.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This economic trend measures changes in the prices paid by consumers in Portugal for maintaining and repairing their homes, which is a key component of the broader Consumer Price Index.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend is relevant for users and analysts because it provides important insights into a key aspect of household expenditures and helps assess inflationary pressures in the Portuguese economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through regular price surveys of a representative sample of goods and services across Portugal.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists use this index to assess inflationary pressures and make informed decisions about monetary and fiscal policies in Portugal.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is updated regularly, but there may be some delays in the publication of the latest figures.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Indices (CPIs, HICPs), COICOP 1999: Consumer Price Index: Maintenance and Repair of the Dwelling for Portugal (PRTCP040300IXOBM), retrieved from FRED.