Chart A. 1-month and 12-month percent changes ended October 2008 for the major categories of the CPI-U for the Northeast region, not seasonally adjusted
Major Category 1-month percent change 12-month percent change

All items

 -0.9 4.0

Transportation

 -4.2 4.7

Housing

 -0.7 3.3

Food and beverages

0.6 6.4

Education and communication

0.4 4.1

Apparel

 0.3 3.0

Recreation

 0.2 2.8

Other goods and services

 0.3 5.2

Medical care

 0.1 2.6

Last Modified Date: November 19, 2008