CPI Response Rates Falling, Undermining Data Reliability

Falling CPI Response Rates

Jeff Cox, CNBC financial editor, reports that response rates for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) are declining, impacting the reliability of inflation data. He attributes this issue to poor data collection methods and outdated techniques.

No Evidence of Political Manipulation

Despite the challenges in CPI data collection, Cox notes there’s no indication from Wall Street of political manipulation affecting the data. This highlights concerns about the integrity of economic indicators amid evolving data collection practices.