![For 7 Months, “Core” CPI Hasn't Improved at All, Stuck at 2.5x Fed Target. Services CPI Accelerates, Rents Not Playing Along, Used Vehicle CPI Spikes. But Energy Plunged | Wolf Street For 7 Months, “Core” CPI Hasn't Improved at All, Stuck at 2.5x Fed Target. Services CPI Accelerates, Rents Not Playing Along, Used Vehicle CPI Spikes. But Energy Plunged | Wolf Street](https://wolfstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/US-CPI-2023-06-13-core-CPI.png)
For 7 Months, “Core” CPI Hasn't Improved at All, Stuck at 2.5x Fed Target. Services CPI Accelerates, Rents Not Playing Along, Used Vehicle CPI Spikes. But Energy Plunged | Wolf Street
![What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level? – Education What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level? – Education](https://www.frbsf.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/drecon_0410a.png)
What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level? – Education
![Charlie Bilello on X: "Overall US CPI moved down to 4.9% in April, the 10th consecutive decline in the YoY rate of inflation and the lowest level since April 2021. US Core Charlie Bilello on X: "Overall US CPI moved down to 4.9% in April, the 10th consecutive decline in the YoY rate of inflation and the lowest level since April 2021. US Core](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FvxIbgSWYAEz4Eh.png)
Charlie Bilello on X: "Overall US CPI moved down to 4.9% in April, the 10th consecutive decline in the YoY rate of inflation and the lowest level since April 2021. US Core
![What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level? – Education What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level? – Education](https://www.frbsf.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/drecon_0410b.png)