U.S. Inflation Rate

Inflation is a general increase in prices and a decrease in the purchasing power of money. It is measured as the rate of change in a basket of goods and services over time. A positive inflation rate means that the prices are rising, while a negative inflation rate means that the prices are falling.

• The United States had an annual inflation rate of 3.0% for the 12 months ending in September. This data was published on Oct 24, 2025.
• This 3.0% inflation rate represents an increase compared to the previous period, which had an annual rate of 2.9%.
• The October Consumer Price Index release is delayed until early or mid-December due to a government shutdown.