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United States Education and communication commodities in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAEC

Latest (y/y)−1.7%October 2026
Previous (y/y)−2.6%September 2026
Level51.37October 2026

United States Education and communication commodities in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was down 1.7% year on year in October 2026, compared with −2.6% in September 2026.

The level stood at 51.37 (index (DECEMBER 2009=100)).

That is the highest reading since March 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −10.5% (Feb 2023) to 2.6% (Sep 2021), averaging −4.5%.

United States Education and communication commodities in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 2010 – Oct 2026−15%−10%−5%0%5%20122014201620182020202220242026Robomacro
United States Education and communication commodities in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Dec 2010 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
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United States Education and communication commodities in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted, level (index (DECEMBER 2009=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 202651.37−1.7
September 202651.23−2.6
August 202650.92−4.1
July 202650.69−4.5
June 202649.78−6.8
May 202650.12−6.1
April 202650.19−6.0
March 202649.78−6.4
February 202649.70−6.3
January 202651.29−3.5
December 202551.08−3.8
November 202551.93−3.1
October 202552.27−3.6
September 202552.61−4.0
August 202553.08−3.8
July 202553.06−4.3
June 202553.40−3.3
May 202553.36−3.8
April 202553.42−5.3
March 202553.18−5.7
February 202553.07−6.9
January 202553.15−6.6
December 202453.10−6.1
November 202453.60−5.4

Last 24 observations. The full history (203 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationDecember 2009
Observations203
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (DECEMBER 2009=100)
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high2.6% (Sep 2021)
10-year low−10.5% (Feb 2023)
10-year average−4.5%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAEC

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FAQ

What is the current education and communication commodities in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is −1.7% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SAEC.

Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Education and communication commodities in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.