 The year-over-year number is down 0.2% from its April level. Both numbers came in right at what was projected. The index is used by the Federal Reserve to gouge inflation. Elton John is auctioning off hundreds of items from his personal wardrobe. The Rocket Man resale auction began on Thursday and will last 10 days. He put his clothing up on eBay with bids starting at $26, with all the proceeds going directly to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.