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CPI vs Core PCE

Live side-by-side comparison with current values, changes, and key statistics.

Inflationmonthly
CPI (All Urban)

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Inflationmonthly
Core PCE (ex Food/Energy)

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Why This Comparison Matters

CPI grabs the headlines, but Core PCE is the Fed's preferred inflation measure. The divergence between these two metrics often signals whether inflation is broad-based or driven by volatile components like food and energy. When they diverge sharply, it creates confusion about the true inflation trajectory and complicates monetary policy communication.

90-Day Statistics

CPI (All Urban)

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Core PCE (ex Food/Energy)

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Explore Each Metric

CPI (All Urban)
Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers — the headline inflation gauge.
Core PCE (ex Food/Energy)
Core PCE excluding food and energy — the single most important inflation metric for the Fed.

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