Consumer prices increased 0.4% last month, the Labor Department reported today.
Prices have increased during six of the past seven months. In October, the Consumer Price Index increased 0.3%. During the past 12 months, prices have increased 1.8%
Excluding food and energy costs, there was no change in the CPI last month, compared to a 0.2% rise in October. That index increased 1.7% in the past year.
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Energy prices rose 4.1% last month, compared to a 1.5% increase in October. Those prices have risen 7.4% in the past year.
Food prices increased 0.1% in September, the same as in October. They have fallen 0.7% in the past year.
Housing prices fell 0.2% after being unchanged for two consecutive months. Those prices increased 0.3% in the past year.
Prices for medical care services increased 0.4% in November, following a 0.2%, increase in October. Those prices have increased 3.5% in the last year.
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