United States Inflation Rate MoM
0.1%▲ +0.5 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
The United States inflation rate rose 0.07% in July 2026, rebounding from a 0.42% decline in the prior month. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 1.96% recorded in September 1947. Data is available from February 1947.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1% | -0.4% | 2.0%Sep 1947 | -1.8%Nov 2008 | 1947 – 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Inflation Rate MoM in United States averaged 0.2% from 1947 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 2.0% in Sep 1947 and a record low of -1.8% in Nov 2008. The series is reported monthly with history from 1947.
The inflation rate month-over-month measures the change in prices of goods and services from one month to the next, expressed as a percentage. It is reported monthly for the United States. The series spans from February 1947 to the present.
Source & methodology
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