US Inflation Rate (CPI)
Latest
3.5%
−0.2pp vs prior
Jul 2026 · updated 2026-09-07
Inflation Rate (CPI)
Jan 1971 to Jul 2026
Source: Calculated from FRED series CPIAUCSL · all items, seasonally adjusted (BLS).
How much consumer prices are rising compared with a year ago. The Federal Reserve targets 2% inflation.