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United States Core Inflation Rate

Price

2.8 %

4/1/2026

Change +/-

+0.2 %

Percentage Change

+7.69 %

The current value of the Core Inflation Rate in United States is 2.8 %. The Core Inflation Rate in United States increased to 2.8 % on 4/1/2026, after it was 2.6 % on 3/1/2026. From 2/1/1957 to 4/1/2026, the average GDP in United States was 3.62 %. The all-time high was reached on 6/1/1980 with 13.6 %, while the lowest value was recorded on 5/1/1957 with 0 %.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Core Inflation Rate History

Core Inflation Rate — History
Date	Value
4/1/2026	2.8 %
3/1/2026	2.6 %
2/1/2026	2.5 %
1/1/2026	2.5 %
12/1/2025	2.6 %
11/1/2025	2.6 %
9/1/2025	3 %
8/1/2025	3.1 %
7/1/2025	3.1 %
6/1/2025	2.9 %
5/1/2025	2.8 %
4/1/2025	2.8 %
3/1/2025	2.8 %
2/1/2025	3.1 %
1/1/2025	3.3 %
12/1/2024	3.2 %
11/1/2024	3.3 %
10/1/2024	3.3 %
9/1/2024	3.3 %
8/1/2024	3.2 %
7/1/2024	3.2 %
6/1/2024	3.3 %
5/1/2024	3.4 %
4/1/2024	3.6 %
3/1/2024	3.8 %
2/1/2024	3.8 %
1/1/2024	3.9 %
12/1/2023	3.9 %
11/1/2023	4 %
10/1/2023	4 %
9/1/2023	4.1 %
8/1/2023	4.3 %
7/1/2023	4.7 %
6/1/2023	4.8 %
5/1/2023	5.3 %
4/1/2023	5.5 %
3/1/2023	5.6 %
2/1/2023	5.5 %
1/1/2023	5.6 %
12/1/2022	5.7 %
11/1/2022	6 %
10/1/2022	6.3 %
9/1/2022	6.6 %
8/1/2022	6.3 %
7/1/2022	5.9 %
6/1/2022	5.9 %
5/1/2022	6 %
4/1/2022	6.2 %
3/1/2022	6.5 %
2/1/2022	6.4 %
1/1/2022	6 %
12/1/2021	5.5 %
11/1/2021	4.9 %
10/1/2021	4.6 %
9/1/2021	4 %
8/1/2021	4 %
7/1/2021	4.3 %
6/1/2021	4.5 %
5/1/2021	3.8 %
4/1/2021	3 %
3/1/2021	1.6 %
2/1/2021	1.3 %
1/1/2021	1.4 %
12/1/2020	1.6 %
11/1/2020	1.6 %
10/1/2020	1.6 %
9/1/2020	1.7 %
8/1/2020	1.7 %
7/1/2020	1.6 %
6/1/2020	1.2 %
5/1/2020	1.2 %
4/1/2020	1.4 %
3/1/2020	2.1 %
2/1/2020	2.4 %
1/1/2020	2.3 %
12/1/2019	2.3 %
11/1/2019	2.3 %
10/1/2019	2.3 %
9/1/2019	2.4 %
8/1/2019	2.4 %
7/1/2019	2.2 %
6/1/2019	2.1 %
5/1/2019	2 %
4/1/2019	2.1 %
3/1/2019	2 %
2/1/2019	2.1 %
1/1/2019	2.2 %
12/1/2018	2.2 %
11/1/2018	2.2 %
10/1/2018	2.1 %
9/1/2018	2.2 %
8/1/2018	2.2 %
7/1/2018	2.4 %
6/1/2018	2.3 %
5/1/2018	2.2 %
4/1/2018	2.1 %
3/1/2018	2.1 %
2/1/2018	1.8 %
1/1/2018	1.8 %
12/1/2017	1.8 %
11/1/2017	1.7 %
10/1/2017	1.8 %
9/1/2017	1.7 %
8/1/2017	1.7 %
7/1/2017	1.7 %
6/1/2017	1.7 %
5/1/2017	1.7 %
4/1/2017	1.9 %
3/1/2017	2 %
2/1/2017	2.2 %
1/1/2017	2.3 %
12/1/2016	2.2 %
11/1/2016	2.1 %
10/1/2016	2.1 %
9/1/2016	2.2 %
8/1/2016	2.3 %
7/1/2016	2.2 %
6/1/2016	2.2 %
5/1/2016	2.2 %
4/1/2016	2.1 %
3/1/2016	2.2 %
2/1/2016	2.3 %
1/1/2016	2.2 %
12/1/2015	2.1 %
11/1/2015	2 %
10/1/2015	1.9 %
9/1/2015	1.9 %
8/1/2015	1.8 %
7/1/2015	1.8 %
6/1/2015	1.8 %
5/1/2015	1.7 %
4/1/2015	1.8 %
3/1/2015	1.8 %
2/1/2015	1.7 %
1/1/2015	1.6 %
12/1/2014	1.6 %
11/1/2014	1.7 %
10/1/2014	1.8 %
9/1/2014	1.7 %
8/1/2014	1.7 %
7/1/2014	1.9 %
6/1/2014	1.9 %
5/1/2014	2 %
4/1/2014	1.8 %
3/1/2014	1.7 %
2/1/2014	1.6 %
1/1/2014	1.6 %
12/1/2013	1.7 %
11/1/2013	1.7 %
10/1/2013	1.7 %
9/1/2013	1.7 %
8/1/2013	1.8 %
7/1/2013	1.7 %
6/1/2013	1.6 %
5/1/2013	1.7 %
4/1/2013	1.7 %
3/1/2013	1.9 %
2/1/2013	2 %
1/1/2013	1.9 %
12/1/2012	1.9 %
11/1/2012	1.9 %
10/1/2012	2 %
9/1/2012	2 %
8/1/2012	1.9 %
7/1/2012	2.1 %
6/1/2012	2.2 %
5/1/2012	2.3 %
4/1/2012	2.3 %
3/1/2012	2.3 %
2/1/2012	2.2 %
1/1/2012	2.3 %
12/1/2011	2.2 %
11/1/2011	2.2 %
10/1/2011	2.1 %
9/1/2011	2 %
8/1/2011	2 %
7/1/2011	1.8 %
6/1/2011	1.6 %
5/1/2011	1.5 %
4/1/2011	1.3 %
3/1/2011	1.2 %
2/1/2011	1.1 %
1/1/2011	1 %
12/1/2010	0.8 %
11/1/2010	0.8 %
10/1/2010	0.6 %
9/1/2010	0.8 %
8/1/2010	0.9 %
7/1/2010	0.9 %
6/1/2010	0.9 %
5/1/2010	0.9 %
4/1/2010	0.9 %
3/1/2010	1.1 %
2/1/2010	1.3 %
1/1/2010	1.6 %
12/1/2009	1.8 %
11/1/2009	1.7 %
10/1/2009	1.7 %
9/1/2009	1.5 %
8/1/2009	1.4 %
7/1/2009	1.5 %
6/1/2009	1.7 %
5/1/2009	1.8 %
4/1/2009	1.9 %
3/1/2009	1.8 %
2/1/2009	1.8 %
1/1/2009	1.7 %
12/1/2008	1.8 %
11/1/2008	2 %
10/1/2008	2.2 %
9/1/2008	2.5 %
8/1/2008	2.5 %
7/1/2008	2.5 %
6/1/2008	2.4 %
5/1/2008	2.3 %
4/1/2008	2.3 %
3/1/2008	2.4 %
2/1/2008	2.3 %
1/1/2008	2.5 %
12/1/2007	2.4 %
11/1/2007	2.3 %
10/1/2007	2.2 %
9/1/2007	2.1 %
8/1/2007	2.1 %
7/1/2007	2.2 %
6/1/2007	2.2 %
5/1/2007	2.2 %
4/1/2007	2.3 %
3/1/2007	2.5 %
2/1/2007	2.7 %
1/1/2007	2.7 %
12/1/2006	2.6 %
11/1/2006	2.6 %
10/1/2006	2.7 %
9/1/2006	2.9 %
8/1/2006	2.8 %
7/1/2006	2.7 %
6/1/2006	2.6 %
5/1/2006	2.4 %
4/1/2006	2.3 %
3/1/2006	2.1 %
2/1/2006	2.1 %
1/1/2006	2.1 %
12/1/2005	2.2 %
11/1/2005	2.1 %
10/1/2005	2.1 %
9/1/2005	2 %
8/1/2005	2.1 %
7/1/2005	2.1 %
6/1/2005	2 %
5/1/2005	2.2 %
4/1/2005	2.2 %
3/1/2005	2.3 %
2/1/2005	2.4 %
1/1/2005	2.3 %
12/1/2004	2.2 %
11/1/2004	2.2 %
10/1/2004	2 %
9/1/2004	2 %
8/1/2004	1.7 %
7/1/2004	1.8 %
6/1/2004	1.9 %
5/1/2004	1.7 %
4/1/2004	1.8 %
3/1/2004	1.6 %
2/1/2004	1.2 %
1/1/2004	1.1 %
12/1/2003	1.1 %
11/1/2003	1.1 %
10/1/2003	1.3 %
9/1/2003	1.2 %
8/1/2003	1.3 %
7/1/2003	1.5 %
6/1/2003	1.5 %
5/1/2003	1.6 %
4/1/2003	1.5 %
3/1/2003	1.7 %
2/1/2003	1.7 %
1/1/2003	1.9 %
12/1/2002	1.9 %
11/1/2002	2 %
10/1/2002	2.2 %
9/1/2002	2.2 %
8/1/2002	2.4 %
7/1/2002	2.2 %
6/1/2002	2.3 %
5/1/2002	2.5 %
4/1/2002	2.5 %
3/1/2002	2.4 %
2/1/2002	2.6 %
1/1/2002	2.6 %
12/1/2001	2.7 %
11/1/2001	2.8 %
10/1/2001	2.6 %
9/1/2001	2.6 %
8/1/2001	2.7 %
7/1/2001	2.7 %
6/1/2001	2.7 %
5/1/2001	2.5 %
4/1/2001	2.6 %
3/1/2001	2.7 %
2/1/2001	2.7 %
1/1/2001	2.6 %
12/1/2000	2.6 %
11/1/2000	2.6 %
10/1/2000	2.5 %
9/1/2000	2.6 %
8/1/2000	2.6 %
7/1/2000	2.5 %
6/1/2000	2.5 %
5/1/2000	2.4 %
4/1/2000	2.3 %
3/1/2000	2.4 %
2/1/2000	2.2 %
1/1/2000	2 %
12/1/1999	1.9 %
11/1/1999	2.1 %
10/1/1999	2.1 %
9/1/1999	2 %
8/1/1999	1.9 %
7/1/1999	2.1 %
6/1/1999	2.1 %
5/1/1999	2 %
4/1/1999	2.2 %
3/1/1999	2.1 %
2/1/1999	2.1 %
1/1/1999	2.4 %
12/1/1998	2.4 %
11/1/1998	2.3 %
10/1/1998	2.3 %
9/1/1998	2.5 %
8/1/1998	2.5 %
7/1/1998	2.2 %
6/1/1998	2.2 %
5/1/1998	2.2 %
4/1/1998	2.1 %
3/1/1998	2.1 %
2/1/1998	2.3 %
1/1/1998	2.2 %
12/1/1997	2.2 %
11/1/1997	2.2 %
10/1/1997	2.3 %
9/1/1997	2.2 %
8/1/1997	2.3 %
7/1/1997	2.4 %
6/1/1997	2.4 %
5/1/1997	2.5 %
4/1/1997	2.7 %
3/1/1997	2.5 %
2/1/1997	2.5 %
1/1/1997	2.5 %
12/1/1996	2.6 %
11/1/1996	2.6 %
10/1/1996	2.6 %
9/1/1996	2.7 %
8/1/1996	2.6 %
7/1/1996	2.7 %
6/1/1996	2.7 %
5/1/1996	2.7 %
4/1/1996	2.7 %
3/1/1996	2.8 %
2/1/1996	2.9 %
1/1/1996	3 %
12/1/1995	3 %
11/1/1995	3 %
10/1/1995	3 %
9/1/1995	2.9 %
8/1/1995	2.9 %
7/1/1995	3 %
6/1/1995	3 %
5/1/1995	3.1 %
4/1/1995	3.1 %
3/1/1995	3 %
2/1/1995	3 %
1/1/1995	2.9 %
12/1/1994	2.6 %
11/1/1994	2.8 %
10/1/1994	2.9 %
9/1/1994	3 %
8/1/1994	2.9 %
7/1/1994	2.9 %
6/1/1994	2.9 %
5/1/1994	2.8 %
4/1/1994	2.8 %
3/1/1994	2.9 %
2/1/1994	2.8 %
1/1/1994	2.9 %
12/1/1993	3.2 %
11/1/1993	3.1 %
10/1/1993	3 %
9/1/1993	3.2 %
8/1/1993	3.3 %
7/1/1993	3.2 %
6/1/1993	3.3 %
5/1/1993	3.4 %
4/1/1993	3.5 %
3/1/1993	3.4 %
2/1/1993	3.6 %
1/1/1993	3.5 %
12/1/1992	3.3 %
11/1/1992	3.4 %
10/1/1992	3.5 %
9/1/1992	3.3 %
8/1/1992	3.5 %
7/1/1992	3.7 %
6/1/1992	3.8 %
5/1/1992	3.8 %
4/1/1992	3.9 %
3/1/1992	3.9 %
2/1/1992	3.8 %
1/1/1992	3.9 %
12/1/1991	4.4 %
11/1/1991	4.5 %
10/1/1991	4.4 %
9/1/1991	4.5 %
8/1/1991	4.6 %
7/1/1991	4.8 %
6/1/1991	5 %
5/1/1991	5.1 %
4/1/1991	5.1 %
3/1/1991	5.2 %
2/1/1991	5.6 %
1/1/1991	5.6 %
12/1/1990	5.2 %
11/1/1990	5.3 %
10/1/1990	5.3 %
9/1/1990	5.5 %
8/1/1990	5.5 %
7/1/1990	5 %
6/1/1990	4.9 %
5/1/1990	4.8 %
4/1/1990	4.8 %
3/1/1990	4.9 %
2/1/1990	4.6 %
1/1/1990	4.4 %
12/1/1989	4.4 %
11/1/1989	4.4 %
10/1/1989	4.3 %
9/1/1989	4.3 %
8/1/1989	4.4 %
7/1/1989	4.6 %
6/1/1989	4.5 %
5/1/1989	4.6 %
4/1/1989	4.6 %
3/1/1989	4.7 %
2/1/1989	4.8 %
1/1/1989	4.6 %
12/1/1988	4.7 %
11/1/1988	4.4 %
10/1/1988	4.5 %
9/1/1988	4.4 %
8/1/1988	4.4 %
7/1/1988	4.5 %
6/1/1988	4.5 %
5/1/1988	4.3 %
4/1/1988	4.3 %
3/1/1988	4.4 %
2/1/1988	4.3 %
1/1/1988	4.3 %
12/1/1987	4.2 %
11/1/1987	4.4 %
10/1/1987	4.3 %
9/1/1987	4.3 %
8/1/1987	4.2 %
7/1/1987	4 %
6/1/1987	4.1 %
5/1/1987	4.2 %
4/1/1987	4.2 %
3/1/1987	4 %
2/1/1987	3.8 %
1/1/1987	3.8 %
12/1/1986	3.8 %
11/1/1986	3.8 %
10/1/1986	4 %
9/1/1986	4.1 %
8/1/1986	4 %
7/1/1986	4.1 %
6/1/1986	4 %
5/1/1986	4 %
4/1/1986	4.2 %
3/1/1986	4.1 %
2/1/1986	4.2 %
1/1/1986	4.4 %
12/1/1985	4.3 %
11/1/1985	4.4 %
10/1/1985	4.1 %
9/1/1985	4 %
8/1/1985	4.1 %
7/1/1985	4.2 %
6/1/1985	4.4 %
5/1/1985	4.5 %
4/1/1985	4.5 %
3/1/1985	4.8 %
2/1/1985	4.7 %
1/1/1985	4.5 %
12/1/1984	4.7 %
11/1/1984	4.6 %
10/1/1984	4.9 %
9/1/1984	5.1 %
8/1/1984	5.1 %
7/1/1984	5 %
6/1/1984	5.1 %
5/1/1984	5.2 %
4/1/1984	5 %
3/1/1984	5 %
2/1/1984	4.8 %
1/1/1984	4.8 %
12/1/1983	4.8 %
11/1/1983	4.3 %
10/1/1983	3.7 %
9/1/1983	3.5 %
8/1/1983	3 %
7/1/1983	3 %
6/1/1983	2.9 %
5/1/1983	3.6 %
4/1/1983	4.3 %
3/1/1983	4.7 %
2/1/1983	4.7 %
1/1/1983	4.7 %
12/1/1982	4.5 %
11/1/1982	5.3 %
10/1/1982	5.9 %
9/1/1982	5.9 %
8/1/1982	7.1 %
7/1/1982	7.6 %
6/1/1982	8.6 %
5/1/1982	8.7 %
4/1/1982	8.9 %
3/1/1982	8.8 %
2/1/1982	9.1 %
1/1/1982	9.3 %
12/1/1981	9.5 %
11/1/1981	10.2 %
10/1/1981	10.9 %
9/1/1981	11.8 %
8/1/1981	11.6 %
7/1/1981	11.1 %
6/1/1981	9.4 %
5/1/1981	9.5 %
4/1/1981	9.5 %
3/1/1981	10 %
2/1/1981	10.9 %
1/1/1981	11.4 %
12/1/1980	12.2 %
11/1/1980	12.1 %
10/1/1980	12.3 %
9/1/1980	12 %
8/1/1980	11.8 %
7/1/1980	12.4 %
6/1/1980	13.6 %
5/1/1980	13.3 %
4/1/1980	13 %
3/1/1980	12.5 %
2/1/1980	12 %
1/1/1980	12 %
12/1/1979	11.3 %
11/1/1979	10.6 %
10/1/1979	10.1 %
9/1/1979	9.9 %
8/1/1979	10 %
7/1/1979	9.6 %
6/1/1979	9.3 %
5/1/1979	9.4 %
4/1/1979	9.3 %
3/1/1979	9.3 %
2/1/1979	9.2 %
1/1/1979	8.6 %
12/1/1978	8.5 %
11/1/1978	8.7 %
10/1/1978	8.4 %
9/1/1978	7.9 %
8/1/1978	7.5 %
7/1/1978	7.4 %
6/1/1978	7 %
5/1/1978	6.8 %
4/1/1978	6.5 %
3/1/1978	6.3 %
2/1/1978	6.2 %
1/1/1978	6.4 %
12/1/1977	6.5 %
11/1/1977	5.9 %
10/1/1977	6 %
9/1/1977	6.2 %
8/1/1977	6.2 %
7/1/1977	6.2 %
6/1/1977	6.6 %
5/1/1977	6.3 %
4/1/1977	6.3 %
3/1/1977	6.2 %
2/1/1977	6.2 %
1/1/1977	6.3 %
12/1/1976	6.1 %
11/1/1976	6.5 %
10/1/1976	6.7 %
9/1/1976	6.8 %
8/1/1976	6.8 %
7/1/1976	6.7 %
6/1/1976	6.5 %
5/1/1976	6.5 %
4/1/1976	6.4 %
3/1/1976	6.6 %
2/1/1976	6.5 %
1/1/1976	6.7 %
12/1/1975	6.7 %
11/1/1975	6.8 %
10/1/1975	7 %
9/1/1975	7.7 %
8/1/1975	8.2 %
7/1/1975	9.1 %
6/1/1975	9.6 %
5/1/1975	10.5 %
4/1/1975	11.3 %
3/1/1975	11.4 %
2/1/1975	11.7 %
1/1/1975	11.5 %
12/1/1974	11.1 %
11/1/1974	11.2 %
10/1/1974	10.6 %
9/1/1974	10.2 %
8/1/1974	9.6 %
7/1/1974	8.8 %
6/1/1974	7.9 %
5/1/1974	6.8 %
4/1/1974	6.2 %
3/1/1974	5.8 %
2/1/1974	5.4 %
1/1/1974	4.9 %
12/1/1973	4.7 %
11/1/1973	4.5 %
10/1/1973	4.3 %
9/1/1973	3.8 %
8/1/1973	3.2 %
7/1/1973	3.2 %
6/1/1973	3.2 %
5/1/1973	3.2 %
4/1/1973	3.2 %
3/1/1973	3 %
2/1/1973	2.8 %
1/1/1973	2.8 %
12/1/1972	3 %
11/1/1972	3 %
10/1/1972	3 %
9/1/1972	2.8 %
8/1/1972	3.3 %
7/1/1972	2.8 %
6/1/1972	2.8 %
5/1/1972	3.1 %
4/1/1972	3.3 %
3/1/1972	3.3 %
2/1/1972	3.3 %
1/1/1972	3.1 %
12/1/1971	3.1 %
11/1/1971	3.3 %
10/1/1971	3.8 %
9/1/1971	4.4 %
8/1/1971	4.6 %
7/1/1971	4.9 %
6/1/1971	4.9 %
5/1/1971	5.2 %
4/1/1971	5 %
3/1/1971	5.2 %
2/1/1971	5.8 %
1/1/1971	6.3 %
12/1/1970	6.6 %
11/1/1970	6.6 %
10/1/1970	6.4 %
9/1/1970	6.2 %
8/1/1970	6.2 %
7/1/1970	6.2 %
6/1/1970	6.5 %
5/1/1970	6 %
4/1/1970	5.8 %
3/1/1970	6.1 %
2/1/1970	6.1 %
1/1/1970	6.2 %
12/1/1969	6.2 %
11/1/1969	5.9 %
10/1/1969	6 %
9/1/1969	6 %
8/1/1969	5.8 %
7/1/1969	5.8 %
6/1/1969	5.8 %
5/1/1969	6.1 %
4/1/1969	6.1 %
3/1/1969	5.6 %
2/1/1969	5.3 %
1/1/1969	5.1 %
12/1/1968	5.1 %
11/1/1968	5.1 %
10/1/1968	4.8 %
9/1/1968	4.9 %
8/1/1968	4.9 %
7/1/1968	4.9 %
6/1/1968	4.6 %
5/1/1968	4.3 %
4/1/1968	4.4 %
3/1/1968	4.4 %
2/1/1968	4.1 %
1/1/1968	4.1 %
12/1/1967	3.8 %
11/1/1967	3.5 %
10/1/1967	3.5 %
9/1/1967	3.6 %
8/1/1967	3.3 %
7/1/1967	3.3 %
6/1/1967	3.3 %
5/1/1967	3.3 %
4/1/1967	3.3 %
3/1/1967	3.6 %
2/1/1967	3.6 %
1/1/1967	3.6 %
12/1/1966	3.3 %
11/1/1966	3.6 %
10/1/1966	3.3 %
9/1/1966	3 %
8/1/1966	3.1 %
7/1/1966	2.8 %
6/1/1966	2.4 %
5/1/1966	2.1 %
4/1/1966	1.8 %
3/1/1966	1.5 %
2/1/1966	1.2 %
1/1/1966	0.9 %
12/1/1965	1.5 %
11/1/1965	1.2 %
10/1/1965	1.5 %
9/1/1965	1.5 %
8/1/1965	1.6 %
7/1/1965	1.2 %
6/1/1965	1.2 %
5/1/1965	1.6 %
4/1/1965	1.6 %
3/1/1965	1.2 %
2/1/1965	1.6 %
1/1/1965	1.6 %
12/1/1964	1.2 %
11/1/1964	1.2 %
10/1/1964	1.2 %
9/1/1964	1.3 %
8/1/1964	0.9 %
7/1/1964	1.6 %
6/1/1964	1.6 %
5/1/1964	1.6 %
4/1/1964	1.6 %
3/1/1964	1.9 %
2/1/1964	1.9 %
1/1/1964	1.9 %
12/1/1963	1.6 %
11/1/1963	1.6 %
10/1/1963	1.3 %
9/1/1963	1.3 %
8/1/1963	1.6 %
7/1/1963	1.3 %
6/1/1963	1.3 %
5/1/1963	1 %
4/1/1963	1.3 %
3/1/1963	1 %
2/1/1963	1 %
1/1/1963	1 %
12/1/1962	1.3 %
11/1/1962	1.3 %
10/1/1962	1.3 %
9/1/1962	1.3 %
8/1/1962	1.3 %
7/1/1962	1.3 %
6/1/1962	1.6 %
5/1/1962	1.6 %
4/1/1962	1.3 %
3/1/1962	1.6 %
2/1/1962	1.3 %
1/1/1962	1.3 %
12/1/1961	1.3 %
11/1/1961	1.3 %
10/1/1961	1.3 %
9/1/1961	1.6 %
8/1/1961	1.3 %
7/1/1961	1.3 %
6/1/1961	1 %
5/1/1961	1 %
4/1/1961	1 %
3/1/1961	0.7 %
2/1/1961	0.7 %
1/1/1961	1 %
12/1/1960	1 %
11/1/1960	1 %
10/1/1960	1 %
9/1/1960	1 %
8/1/1960	1.3 %
7/1/1960	1.3 %
6/1/1960	1.7 %
5/1/1960	1.7 %
4/1/1960	2 %
3/1/1960	2 %
2/1/1960	2.3 %
1/1/1960	2 %
12/1/1959	2 %
11/1/1959	2 %
10/1/1959	2.7 %
9/1/1959	2.4 %
8/1/1959	2 %
7/1/1959	2 %
6/1/1959	2 %
5/1/1959	2 %
4/1/1959	1.7 %
3/1/1959	1.7 %
2/1/1959	1.7 %
1/1/1959	1.7 %
12/1/1958	1.7 %
11/1/1958	1.7 %
10/1/1958	1.7 %
9/1/1958	1.7 %
8/1/1958	2.1 %
7/1/1958	2.4 %
6/1/1958	2.1 %
5/1/1958	2.4 %
4/1/1958	2.4 %
3/1/1958	2.8 %
2/1/1958	3.2 %
1/1/1958	3.2 %
11/1/1957	0.3 %
10/1/1957	0.3 %
9/1/1957	0.3 %
7/1/1957	0.3 %
6/1/1957	0.3 %
4/1/1957	0.3 %
3/1/1957	0.3 %
2/1/1957	0.4 %

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Core Inflation Rate

In the United States, the core inflation rate monitors the changes in prices that consumers pay for a basket of goods, excluding the more volatile costs of food and fuel.

What is Core Inflation Rate?

The core inflation rate is a crucial metric in the realm of macroeconomics, often scrutinized by economists, policymakers, and market analysts alike. On Eulerpool, we aim to present a comprehensive understanding of this fundamental economic indicator, its significance, its calculation methodology, and its implications for various economic stakeholders. Core inflation rate measures the change in the price level of a basket of goods and services, excluding those from the food and energy sectors. The exclusion of these two categories is based on their inherent volatility and susceptibility to external shocks, such as geopolitical events, natural disasters, and seasonal variations, which can lead to short-term price fluctuations. By extracting food and energy prices, the core inflation rate provides a more stable and enduring perspective of inflationary trends, allowing for a clearer analysis of the underlying inflation pressures within an economy. Understanding core inflation is pivotal for central banks, most notably for the formulation of monetary policy. Institutions such as the Federal Reserve in the United States, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England closely monitor core inflation to make informed decisions on interest rates and other monetary controls. An uptick in core inflation might signal an overheating economy, prompting central banks to hike interest rates to curb spending and borrowing. Conversely, persistently low core inflation could indicate economic stagnation or deflationary pressures, potentially leading to looser monetary policy to stimulate growth. The calculation of the core inflation rate typically involves measuring the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and then removing the components attributed to food and energy prices. This derived statistical measure provides insight into enduring price movement trends. Alternately, some economies use the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, favored for its broader scope of goods and services covered and its ability to reflect changes in consumer behavior more accurately. Both these measures have distinctive nuances and, when analyzed together, can offer a more holistic view of inflation dynamics. In addition to central banks, the core inflation rate is of paramount interest to various economic stakeholders, including investors, businesses, and policymakers. For investors, changes in the core inflation rate can influence asset pricing, interest rate forecasts, and overall market sentiment. For instance, an expected increase in core inflation can lead to higher bond yields as investors demand greater compensation for inflation risk, while equity markets may react to anticipated shifts in consumer spending power and corporate profitability. Businesses, on the other hand, rely on core inflation data to make strategic decisions regarding pricing, wage negotiations, and inventory management. A stable core inflation environment provides businesses with the confidence to plan long-term investments, knowing that input costs will remain relatively predictable. Conversely, high core inflation could erode purchasing power and demand for non-essential goods and services, necessitating adjustments in pricing strategies and cost management practices. From a policy perspective, understanding core inflation is central to addressing economic disparities and ensuring equitable growth. Governments may deploy targeted fiscal measures to alleviate the impact of persistently high core inflation on vulnerable populations. For instance, periodic cash transfers or subsidies can help maintain living standards for low-income households disproportionately affected by inflation. 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Our platform is designed to cater to the needs of diverse users, from academic researchers conducting in-depth economic studies to financial professionals seeking real-time data for market analysis. By aggregating and presenting core inflation data clearly and comprehensively, we empower our users to make informed decisions based on reliable economic indicators. In sum, the core inflation rate is a linchpin of macroeconomic analysis, influencing monetary policy, investment strategies, business planning, and fiscal policy. By filtering out the noise created by the volatile food and energy sectors, core inflation offers a steady gauge of underlying price trends, aiding in the development of effective economic strategies and interventions. At Eulerpool, our commitment to excellence ensures that our users have access to the most comprehensive and insightful data on core inflation rates, fostering a deeper understanding of this essential economic measure.

Core Inflation Rate United States — FAQ

What is the current Core Inflation Rate in United States?

The current Core Inflation Rate in United States is 2.8% as of 4/1/2026.

How has the Core Inflation Rate in United States changed recently?

The Core Inflation Rate in United States increased from 2.6% (3/1/2026) to 2.8% (4/1/2026).

What is the all-time high for Core Inflation Rate in United States?

The all-time high for Core Inflation Rate in United States was 13.6%, recorded on 6/1/1980.

What is the all-time low for Core Inflation Rate in United States?

The all-time low for Core Inflation Rate in United States was 0%, recorded on 5/1/1957.

What is the historical average of Core Inflation Rate in United States?

The historical average of Core Inflation Rate in United States is 3.62%, calculated over the period from 2/1/1957 to 4/1/2026.

Where does the Core Inflation Rate data for United States come from?

The Core Inflation Rate data for United States is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and published on Eulerpool.

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