Chart A. 1-month and 12-month percent changes ended August 2009 for the major categories of the CPI-U for the Northeast region, not seasonally adjusted
Major Category 1-month percent change 12-month percent change

All items

 0.3 -1.2

Apparel

 4.1 0.5

Transportation

 0.7 -9.4

Education and communication

 1.0 3.4

Medical care

 0.2 2.5

Recreation

 0.2 3.3

Other goods and services

 0.1 6.0

Food and beverages

 0.0 0.8

Housing

 -0.1 -1.2

 

Last Modified Date: September 23, 2009