Here’s the deflation breakdown for September 2024 — in one chart

Here’s the deflation breakdown for September 2024 — in one chart


Key Points
  • Deflation has occurred in segments of the U.S. economy over the past year, according to the consumer price index.
  • Some imported goods, consumer electronics, and energy and food items have seen declines in price.
  • Deflation is rare across the broad economy, economists said. Businesses don’t typically reduce prices.



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