United States Inflation Rate MoM
Jul 2026 · Monthly
The US inflation rate rose to 0.396% in August 2026, from 0.074% in July, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This follows a decline in June, when the rate fell to -0.422%, the only negative reading in the recent series. The August print remains well below the all-time high of 1.964% recorded in September 1947, and above the all-time low of -1.771% from November 2008. Year-over-year, the CPI inflation rate stood at 3.365% for July 2026, while core inflation rose 0.29% month-over-month in August, according to the same source.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
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 | Forecast | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1% | — | -0.4% | 2.0%Sep 1947 | -1.8%Nov 2008 | 1947 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
Inflation Rate MoM in United States averaged 0.2% from 1990 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.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)
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