the recreation index rose 1.2% in December, marking its largest one month increase since that index was created in 1993 The recreation index is a major component of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), tracking price changes for goods and services like TVs, audio equipment, pets, sports equipment, admissions (movies/concerts), club memberships, participant sports fees, and recreational reading. It makes up about 5-6% of the overall CPI basket.(*Walter Bloomberg)