United States Core Inflation Rate MoM
0.2%▲ +0.23 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
The United States Core Inflation Rate MoM rose to 0.22% in July 2026 from a revised -0.02% in the previous month. The latest reading remains well below the all-time high of 1.42% recorded in March 1980. Data are available from February 1957.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | -0.0% | 1.4%Mar 1980 | -0.5%Apr 2020 | 1957 – 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Core Inflation Rate MoM in United States averaged 0.2% from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 1.4% in Mar 1980 and a record low of -0.5% in Apr 2020. The series is reported monthly with history from 1957.
In the United States, the Core Inflation Rate MoM measures the monthly change in the price of goods and services, excluding food and energy. It is reported as a percentage and released monthly. The series spans from February 1957 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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