The annual inflation rate for the United States was 2.3% for the 12 months ending April, compared to the previous rate increase of 2.4%, according to U.S. Labor Department data published on May 13, 2025. The next inflation update is scheduled for release on June 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET, providing information on the inflation| US Inflation Calculator
The annual core inflation rate for the 12 months ending in August was 3.1%, the same as previously, according to a report released by the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on September 11, 2025. Core inflation is an important economic indicator that measures the long-term trend in inflation, by excluding volatile items| US Inflation Calculator