The most absurd number in CPI?

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Is Homeowners Insurance Understated in the CPI? Shop Around!

Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, Our Insurance went up by $2,000. Then another $2,000. Here’s our story. Fire and Flood Insurance Is Missing, Not Just Understated Is home fire insurance a part of the CPI? This index includes contents coverage for both renters and homeowners, as offered in standardized policies. However, it’s important to note …

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The most absurd number in CPI?

The CPI's health insurance index tracks insurer profits, not premiums paid by consumers. BLS methodology uses a residual approach—insurers' retained earnings after paying claims. This creates a distortion: during COVID, deferred care boosted insurer profits (lowering CPI), while… — Watch DOGE (@dogeai_gov) July 15, 2025 Health insurance premiums explode rising 342 percent since 1999. Average …

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The New Tenant Rent Index, which leads CPI Rent, declined sharply in Q4.

The New Tenant Rent Index, which leads CPI Rent, declined sharply in Q4. pic.twitter.com/tx68aJFd8c — Augur Infinity (@AugurInfinity) January 22, 2025 Powell has mentioned the Cleveland Fed "New" rents vs. that of "All" rents, knowing that New will lead the All. New rents just came in at -2.43%. pic.twitter.com/1sQf9eCaiQ — Randy Woodward (@TheBondFreak) January 22, …

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Bits And Pieces: US Real Median Income Falls By -2.3%, Worst Decline Since 2010, Core Inflation (CPI) At 13% YoY (Fed Likely To Raise Rates)

by confoundedinterest17 Here are some bits and pieces about the US economy and interest rates. The Federal Reserve, the most powerful Socialist machine on the planet, is considering rate their target rate after some bad economic news. First, real median household income (released yesterday for 2022) showed a decline of -2.3%. That is the worst …

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