This indicator measures the month-over-month percentage change in the prices paid by consumers for used cars and trucks. As a significant component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), it serves as a key barometer for inflationary pressures in the durable goods sector. Fluctuations in this index often reflect changes in supply chain efficiency and consumer credit availability.
Derived from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data collection, using a sample of prices for various used vehicle makes and models adjusted for quality changes.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | -1.40 | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 0.30 | — | — |
| May 7, 2026 | -1.60 | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 1.40 | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 0.80 | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 2.40 | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 1.30 | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | -2.00 | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2025 | -0.20 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 0.00 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1.60 | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | -1.40 | — | — |
| May 7, 2025 | 2.70 | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2025 | -0.70 | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | -0.70 | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0.40 | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2025 | -0.30 | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 1.30 | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2024 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2024 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 1.20 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 2.80 | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2024 | -0.60 | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2024 | -0.60 | — | — |
| May 7, 2024 | -2.30 | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2024 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2024 | -0.50 | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2023 | -2.10 | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | -2.30 | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2023 | 1.00 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0.20 | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | -1.60 | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | -4.20 | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2023 | -2.70 | — | — |
| May 5, 2023 | -3.00 | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 1.50 | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 4.30 | — | — |
