Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer
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Everyday costs for students reflect heightened inflation from 2025.
Directly affected
- No company is named in this report.
Indirectly affected
- TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF-0.0% 30d
iShares TIPS Bond ETF: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- XLP Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR-2.2% 12d
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- XRT SPDR S&P Retail ETF
SPDR S&P Retail ETF: it holds retailers. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story.
- WMT Walmart+20.2% 30d
Walmart (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- COST Costco Wholesale+16.7% 30d
Costco Wholesale (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- PG The Procter & Gamble+12.8% 30d
The Procter & Gamble (soap, detergents, cleang preparations, perfumes, cosmetics): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- KO The Coca-Cola+8.8% 30d
The Coca-Cola (beverages): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- AMZN Amazon.com+6.7% 30d
Amazon.com (catalog and mail-order houses): retailers move with shopper spending and import costs. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story.
Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
| Ticker | T-5 | T-3 | T-1 | T0 | T+1 | T+2 | T+3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIP | +0.35% | +0.29% | base | +0.26% | after close | after close | after close |
| XLP | -4.14% | -1.21% | base | -0.59% | after close | after close | after close |
| XRT | -5.03% | -3.40% | base | -3.01% | after close | after close | after close |
| WMT | -6.18% | -1.18% | base | -0.62% | after close | after close | after close |
| COST | -4.84% | -0.56% | base | +1.89% | after close | after close | after close |
| PG | -4.06% | -2.25% | base | -0.48% | after close | after close | after close |
| KO | -3.16% | -0.01% | base | +0.03% | after close | after close | after close |
| AMZN | -8.41% | -7.66% | base | -2.49% | after close | after close | after close |
Closing-price change versus T-1, the last close before the story. T0 to T+3 fill in after each market close. Prices: Alpaca IEX.
Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer Kansas State Collegian
Source: Kansas State Collegian
Price since this story was published: Ishares Tr (TIP)
| Company | When | Move | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Com (AMZN) | that day | -2.49% | final price |
| Amazon Com (AMZN) | three days earlier | -7.66% | final price |
| Amazon Com (AMZN) | five days earlier | -8.41% | final price |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | that day | +1.89% | final price |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | three days earlier | -0.56% | final price |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | five days earlier | -4.84% | final price |
| Coca Cola (KO) | that day | +0.03% | final price |
| Coca Cola (KO) | three days earlier | -0.01% | final price |
| Coca Cola (KO) | five days earlier | -3.16% | final price |
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | that day | -0.48% | final price |
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | three days earlier | -2.25% | final price |
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | five days earlier | -4.06% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (TIP) | that day | +0.26% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (TIP) | three days earlier | +0.29% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (TIP) | five days earlier | +0.35% | final price |
| Walmart (WMT) | that day | -0.62% | final price |
| Walmart (WMT) | three days earlier | -1.18% | final price |
| Walmart (WMT) | five days earlier | -6.18% | final price |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLP) | that day | -0.59% | final price |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLP) | three days earlier | -1.21% | final price |
| Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLP) | five days earlier | -4.14% | final price |
| Spdr Series Trust (XRT) | that day | -3.01% | final price |
| Spdr Series Trust (XRT) | three days earlier | -3.40% | final price |
| Spdr Series Trust (XRT) | five days earlier | -5.03% | final price |
Congressional trades in the stocks in this story
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Walmart (WMT) (held by a spouse), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 2 Oct 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Jonathan Jackson sold Walmart (WMT) (jointly held), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 28 Sep 2026. That is 38 days before publication. Filed 19 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Walmart (WMT) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 41 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Costco Wholesale (COST), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 13 Oct 2026. That is 23 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Costco Wholesale (COST) (held by a spouse), worth $250,001 - $500,000 on 2 Oct 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Costco Wholesale (COST) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 41 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. David J. Taylor sold Procter & Gamble (PG), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 12 Oct 2026. That is 24 days before publication. Filed 15 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Procter & Gamble (PG), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 8 Oct 2026. That is 28 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Procter & Gamble (PG) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 41 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern bought Coca Cola (KO) (jointly held), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 31 Aug 2026. That is 66 days before publication. Filed 25 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Amazon Com (AMZN), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 27 Oct 2026. That is 9 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Amazon Com (AMZN) (held by a spouse), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 2 Oct 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
Public disclosure filings, not a recommendation. The filing link is the source document. News use of these reports still sits under 5 U.S.C. § 13107(c).
Who gains and who loses around Ishares Tr (TIP)
Companies tied to this story
- TIP Ishares Tr
Ishares Tr (TIP) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 5 Nov 2026 story “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer.” Reason on file: iShares TIPS Bond ETF: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- XLP Select Sector Spdr Tr
In “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer,” Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLP) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- XRT Spdr Series Trust
For “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer,” Spdr Series Trust (XRT) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: SPDR S&P Retail ETF: it holds retailers. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story
- WMT Walmart
In “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer,” Walmart (WMT) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Walmart (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- AMZN Amazon Com
For “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer,” Amazon Com (AMZN) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Amazon.com (catalog and mail-order houses): retailers move with shopper spending and import costs. Linked by “consumer” (retail and consumer goods) in this story
- COST Costco Wholesale
For “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer,” Costco Wholesale (COST) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Costco Wholesale (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- PG Procter & Gamble
In “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer,” Procter & Gamble (PG) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: The Procter & Gamble (soap, detergents, cleang preparations, perfumes, cosmetics): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- KO Coca Cola
Coca Cola (KO) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 5 Nov 2026 story “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer.” Reason on file: The Coca-Cola (beverages): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
Ishares Tr (TIP)
The 5 Nov 2026 story “Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer” names Ishares Tr (TIP) because of this story.
The link for Ishares Tr (TIP) is this: iShares TIPS Bond ETF: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
A second company, Select Sector Spdr Tr (XLP), is listed for a different reason: Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
Dates in the story, and the Ishares Tr (TIP) price range
TIP traded between 103.77 and 105.67 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 105.27. XLP traded between 80.10 and 83.07 across 10 sessions. The latest close on file is 81.02.
What the saved facts support for Ishares Tr (TIP)
46 out of 100
“Student inflation increases at twice the rate of the average consumer” scores 46 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 8 linked companies.