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Why an important inflation measure leaves out borrowing costs
May 15, 2024

Why an important inflation measure leaves out borrowing costs

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Borrowing costs for things like car loans and mortgages aren't included in the consumer price index. Why?

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Why isn't the cost of borrowing money included in the consumer price index?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 15, 2024
Loans are a big cost, but they would muddle the data in the CPI. Fed rate hikes would essentially create inflation, despite their intention.
Borrowing is a major expense for many Americans. One example is the interest on car loans.
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End of pandemic funding forces some schools to consider cutting teachers, programming

by Stephanie Hughes
May 15, 2024
School districts across the country have relied on a combined $190 billion in federal money for more than three years. But time’s up: the funds have to be accounted for by Sept. 30.
Schools must account for pandemic relief funds by Sept. 30,
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