Core Inflation

Core inflation is a measure of the change in the prices of goods and services, excluding the volatile prices of food and energy products. Core inflation is typically calculated by taking the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index  and removing the components related to food and energy. This results in a more stable and consistent measure of inflation.

Core inflation aims to offer a more consistent and reliable indicator for policymakers to assess inflationary pressures and make informed decisions regarding monetary policy. This measure helps to eliminate the distortions created by short-term price fluctuations in food and energy, allowing for a better understanding of the long-term inflation trend.