Primerica HBI shows middle-income purchasing power slightly up in Nov at 100.7%; CPI inflation at 2.7%, up from last year.

In Duluth, Georgia, the recent Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data shows a November estimate of 100.7%, indicating a slight 0.2% increase from the previous year. The HBI™ is a monthly economic measure that assesses how inflation and wage patterns affect the ability of middle-income families to cover daily essentials. In comparison, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) noted a 2.7% inflation rate in November from the previous year, tracking changes in prices for a wide range of goods for all U.S. households.