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Consumer Price Index - July 2011
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased
0.5 percent in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all
items index increased 3.6 percent before seasonal adjustment.
The gasoline index rebounded from previous declines and rose sharply
in July, accounting for about half of the seasonally adjusted
increase in the all items index. The food at home index accelerated
in July and also contributed to the increase, as dairy and fruit
indexes posted notable increases and five of the six major grocery
store food groups rose.
The index for all items less food and energy increased as well,
though the 0.2 percent increase was slightly smaller than the two
previous months. The shelter index accelerated in July, and the
apparel index again increased sharply. In contrast, the index for new
vehicles was unchanged after a long string of increases. The index
for household furnishings and operations was flat in July as well,
and the recreation index declined slightly.
The 12 month change in the all items index remained at 3.6 percent
for the third month in a row. The change in the index for all items
less food and energy continued its upward trend, rising to 1.8
percent in July, with the shelter and apparel indexes contributing
notably to the acceleration. The energy index has risen 19.0 percent
over the past year.
The above document is available at: http://www.bls.gov/home.htm, under the CPI tab.
Employer Costs for Employee Compensation (ECEC)
June 08, 2011
Private employers spent an average of $28.10 an hour for compensation in March 2011. Health insurance was the largest individual employer benefit cost at $2.12 per hour, which accounted for 7.5 percent of total compensation costs.
Employment Cost Index (ECI)
July 29, 2011
Compensation for civilian workers rose 0.7%, wages and salaries rose 0.4%, and benefit costs rose 1.3%, seasonally adjusted, from March to June 2011. Over the year, compensation rose 2.2%, wages and salaries 1.6%, and benefits 3.6%
At-- http://www.bls.gov/ncs/ect/
American Time Use Survey Summary is from June, 2011--http://www.bls.gov/news.release/atus.nr0.htm
