Why It Matters: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures a mixed basket of costs of goods and services in the U.S. and is used as an important gauge of inflation (high inflation = your dollar buys you less). On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the CPI report for March, which shows inflation slowing for the ninth month in a row. Prices increased 0.1% from February to March, and are up 5% from one year ago; these increases are smaller than economists expected and show the impact of the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hikes made to help cool the economy (and therefore, prices).

Important To Note: While this data suggests inflation is "moderating," inflation is still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate, impacting Americans from increasing prices in shelter to higher than usual prices for groceries.

More Details: In March, prices increased in sectors including shelter (rent, housing), airline fares, and motor vehicle insurance, while the costs for medical care and used vehicles decreased. The measurement for food prices remained unchanged, while the prices of some grocery store items –including eggs – decreased in price from February to March. However, egg prices are still up 36% year-over-year.

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Inflation rises just 0.1% in March and 5% from a year ago as Fed rate hikes take hold (CNBC)

The full report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index Summary