FRED Graph

Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta  

Release: Sticky Price CPI  

Units:  Percent Change at Annual Rate, Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Monthly

The Sticky Price Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated from a subset of goods and services included in the CPI that change price relatively infrequently. Because these goods and services change price relatively infrequently, they are thought to incorporate expectations about future inflation to a greater degree than prices that change on a more frequent basis. One possible explanation for sticky prices could be the costs firms incur when changing price.

To obtain more information about this release see: Michael F. Bryan, and Brent H. Meyer. “Are Some Prices in the CPI More Forward Looking Than Others? We Think So.” Economic Commentary Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland May 19, 2010: 1–6. https://doi.org/10.26509/frbc-ec-201002.

Source: Freddie Mac  

Release: Primary Mortgage Market Survey  

Units:  Percent, Not Seasonally Adjusted

Frequency:  Weekly, Ending Thursday

On November 17, 2022, Freddie Mac changed the methodology of the Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). The weekly mortgage rate is now based on applications submitted to Freddie Mac from lenders across the country. For more information regarding Freddie Mac’s enhancement, see their research note.

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