US Core Inflation Rate (I:USCIR)
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Basic Info
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US Core Inflation Rate is at 2.40%, compared to 2.50% last month and 3.10% last year. This is lower than the long term average of 3.66%. |
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The Core US Inflation Rate is one of the most important metrics for the US Economy. Inflation is also used by the US Federal Reserve to gauge the health of the economy. A notable time for inflation was the early 1980's during the recession. Inflation rates went as high as 13.59%, causing the Federal Reserve led by Paul Volcker to take dramatic measures. |
| Report | Consumer Price Index |
| Category | Consumer Prices |
| Region | United States |
| Source | Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Stats
| Last Value | 2.40% |
| Latest Period | Aug 2026 |
| Last Updated | Sep 11 2026, 08:34 EDT |
| Next Release | Oct 14 2026, 08:30 EDT |
| Long Term Average | 3.66% |
| Average Growth Rate | 4.31% |
| Value from Last Month | 2.50% |
| Change from Last Month | -4.00% |
| Value from 1 Year Ago | 3.10% |
| Change from 1 Year Ago | -22.58% |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Unit | Percent |
| Adjustment | N/A |
| Download Source File | |
| Notes | Year over year change of unadjusted all items less food and energy. |
Historical Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | 2.40% |
| July 31, 2026 | 2.50% |
| June 30, 2026 | 2.60% |
| May 31, 2026 | 2.90% |
| April 30, 2026 | 2.80% |
| March 31, 2026 | 2.60% |
| February 28, 2026 | 2.50% |
| January 31, 2026 | 2.50% |
| December 31, 2025 | 2.60% |
| November 30, 2025 | 2.60% |
| October 31, 2025 | |
| September 30, 2025 | 3.00% |
| August 31, 2025 | 3.10% |
| July 31, 2025 | 3.10% |
| June 30, 2025 | 2.90% |
| May 31, 2025 | 2.80% |
| April 30, 2025 | 2.80% |
| March 31, 2025 | 2.80% |
| February 28, 2025 | 3.10% |
| January 31, 2025 | 3.30% |
| December 31, 2024 | 3.20% |
| November 30, 2024 | 3.30% |
| October 31, 2024 | 3.30% |
| September 30, 2024 | 3.30% |
| August 31, 2024 | 3.20% |
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | 3.20% |
| June 30, 2024 | 3.30% |
| May 31, 2024 | 3.40% |
| April 30, 2024 | 3.60% |
| March 31, 2024 | 3.80% |
| February 29, 2024 | 3.80% |
| January 31, 2024 | 3.86% |
| December 31, 2023 | 3.93% |
| November 30, 2023 | 4.01% |
| October 31, 2023 | 4.03% |
| September 30, 2023 | 4.15% |
| August 31, 2023 | 4.35% |
| July 31, 2023 | 4.65% |
| June 30, 2023 | 4.83% |
| May 31, 2023 | 5.33% |
| April 30, 2023 | 5.52% |
| March 31, 2023 | 5.59% |
| February 28, 2023 | 5.54% |
| January 31, 2023 | 5.58% |
| December 31, 2022 | 5.71% |
| November 30, 2022 | 5.96% |
| October 31, 2022 | 6.28% |
| September 30, 2022 | 6.63% |
| August 31, 2022 | 6.32% |
| July 31, 2022 | 5.91% |
News
Basic Info
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US Core Inflation Rate is at 2.40%, compared to 2.50% last month and 3.10% last year. This is lower than the long term average of 3.66%. |
|
The Core US Inflation Rate is one of the most important metrics for the US Economy. Inflation is also used by the US Federal Reserve to gauge the health of the economy. A notable time for inflation was the early 1980's during the recession. Inflation rates went as high as 13.59%, causing the Federal Reserve led by Paul Volcker to take dramatic measures. |
| Report | Consumer Price Index |
| Category | Consumer Prices |
| Region | United States |
| Source | Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Stats
| Last Value | 2.40% |
| Latest Period | Aug 2026 |
| Last Updated | Sep 11 2026, 08:34 EDT |
| Next Release | Oct 14 2026, 08:30 EDT |
| Long Term Average | 3.66% |
| Average Growth Rate | 4.31% |
| Value from Last Month | 2.50% |
| Change from Last Month | -4.00% |
| Value from 1 Year Ago | 3.10% |
| Change from 1 Year Ago | -22.58% |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Unit | Percent |
| Adjustment | N/A |
| Download Source File | |
| Notes | Year over year change of unadjusted all items less food and energy. |
Related Indicators
| US Economy |
| ADP Employment Change | 38000.00 |
| Effective Federal Funds Rate | 3.88% |
| US Durable Goods New Orders MoM | -0.02% |
| US Housing Starts MoM | -2.60% |
| US Imports MoM | -1.84% |
| US Index of Consumer Sentiment | 48.10 |
| US Inflation Rate | 3.40% |
| US Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance | 197000.0 |
| US ISM Manufacturing PMI | 54.60 |
| US Real GDP QoQ | 1.50% |
| US Retail and Food Services Sales MoM | 1.24% |
| US Unemployment Rate | 4.10% |