Fascination with Data--The US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 The US government is an amazing source of information for all tastes.  

Take the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for April (embargoed until June 11) that,

"In March, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers fell 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 2.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.1 percent in March (SA); up 2.8 percent over the year (NSA)."

Accompanied by a range of in-depth charts (below).

There's enough data in the press release alone to keep one busy until the next press release.


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