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 3.8% for the 12 months ending in April. This data was published on May 12, 2025.
• This 3.8% inflation rate represents a sharp increase compared to the previous period, which had an annual rate of 3.3%
• The next update on inflation is scheduled for release on June 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET.