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 3.5% for the 12 months ending in March. This data was published on April 10, 2024.
• This 3.5% inflation rate represents an increase compared to the previous period, which had an annual rate of 3.2%.
• The next update on inflation is scheduled for release on May 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET.