March Consumer Price Index Results

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Customers increased 0.2 percent in March, reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 17.

The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent in March, the same as seen in January and February. Many sub-indexes rose in March, including apparel, household furnishings and operations and recreation. Apparel grew 0.5 percent, its third consecutive increase. Household furnishings and operations rose 0.2 percent.

The Consumer Price Index for April 2015 is scheduled for release on Friday, May 22.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics