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Learn how the ECB measures inflation using the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and why it aims for 2% inflation over the medium term. Explore the dashboard and data series for the euro area, the EU and individual countries.
Learn how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the inflation rate measure price changes in an economy and what makes them different. Compare their attributes, such as basket of goods, weighting, frequency, and components, and see examples and comparisons.
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17 maj 2022 · The CPI measures the prices of everyday goods and services that households buy to track inflation. It is used by governments, central banks and economists to make decisions and measure the cost of living and the value of the economy.
19 kwi 2024 · Inflation is a broad rise in the prices of goods and services across the economy over time, eroding purchasing power. Learn how inflation is measured, what causes it, and how it affects your daily life and the economy.
19 wrz 2024 · Consumer Price Index (CPI) vs. Producer Price Index (PPI): What’s the Difference? Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) What Causes Inflation and Price Increases?
17 kwi 2014 · Learn how the two common measures of inflation in the US, CPI and PCE, differ in their baskets, formulas, and coverage. See how the differences affect the headline and core inflation rates since 2000.
Inflation measured by consumer price index (CPI) is defined as the change in the prices of a basket of goods and services that are typically purchased by specific groups of households.
