On a quarterly basis, the annual rate of inflation for CPI less shelter has been quite low for six quarters and negative in two. The first quarter rise is largely an oil price spike related to Middle East turmoil. CPI less shelter bounces frequently, making it foolhardy to extrapolate one quarter into the next. With shelter included (rent & OER), CPI less energy has been trending downward for six quarters including Q1-2024.
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