Economy · Inflation
| Year | Average | Year close |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 8.58% | −0.78% |
| 1949 | −3.94% | −3.92% |
| 1950 | 1.31% | 9.80% |
| 1951 | 11.32% | 7.43% |
| 1952 | 1.85% | −1.04% |
| 1953 | −1.54% | −1.05% |
| 1954 | −0.15% | −1.77% |
| 1955 | −1.62% | −0.72% |
| 1956 | 0.79% | 3.26% |
| 1957 | 3.34% | 2.46% |
| 1958 | 4.22% | 2.40% |
| 1959 | −1.57% | −1.00% |
Source: FRED CPIUFDSL (Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food in U.S. City Average). Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Gray bands mark U.S. recessions as dated by the NBER (FRED USREC).
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