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Inflation Index Calculation Basics — Brian Romanchuk

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There are three main steps needed to calculate a consumer price index.Determine weightings based on consumption.Go out and measure prices in the economy.Aggregate the measured prices into sub-indices which are in turn aggregated into an overall price index.Statistical issues ensue. Bond EconomicsInflation Index Calculation BasicsBrian Romanchuk

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There are three main steps needed to calculate a consumer price index.
  • Determine weightings based on consumption.
  • Go out and measure prices in the economy.
  • Aggregate the measured prices into sub-indices which are in turn aggregated into an overall price index.
Statistical issues ensue.

Bond Economics
Inflation Index Calculation Basics
Brian Romanchuk
Mike Norman
Mike Norman is an economist and veteran trader whose career has spanned over 30 years on Wall Street. He is a former member and trader on the CME, NYMEX, COMEX and NYFE and he managed money for one of the largest hedge funds and ran a prop trading desk for Credit Suisse.

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