Will the unadjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) value for coffee in April 2023 be higher than it was in February 2023?
Closed May 09, 2023 11:59PM UTC
The question will be suspended on 9 May 2023 and the outcome determined using data for February 2023 and April 2023 as reported when April 2023 data are first published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), expected in May 2023 (BLS). To retrieve the data via the BLS CPI page, click "One Screen" for "All Urban Consumers (Current Series)." In the new window that opens, select "U.S. city average" under "Select an Area," select "Coffee" under "Select one or more Items," and leave only "Not Seasonally Adjusted" selected under "Select Seasonal Adjustment." As of 6 March 2023, the unadjusted CPI value for coffee in April 2022 was 222.449.
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The question closed "No" with a closing date of 10 May 2023.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 72.54% | |
| No | 27.46% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
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| Number of Forecasters | 68 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 160 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 113 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 475 | |
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| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | average |