Core consumer prices in the United States, which exclude food and energy, rose by 0.3% from the previous month in September of 2026, the same pace as August, and ahead of median market expectations of a 0.2% increase. Consumer prices rose sharply for shelter (0.4% vs 0.3% in August) and transportation services (0.6% vs 0.5%), the most in six months to suggest that soaring energy prices are being transmitted through the transportation and logistics sector. Meanwhile, the CPI rebounded for medical care services (0.3% vs -0.2%). From the previous year, the core inflation rate was at 2.6%. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Core Inflation Rate MoM in the United States remained unchanged at 0.30 percent in September. Core Inflation Rate MoM in the United States averaged 0.30 percent from 1957 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1.40 percent in August of 1974 and a record low of -0.50 percent in April of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Core Inflation Rate MoM. United States Core Inflation Rate MoM - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Core Inflation Rate MoM in the United States remained unchanged at 0.30 percent in September. Core Inflation Rate MoM in the United States is expected to be 0.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United States Core Inflation Rate MoM is projected to trend around 0.20 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-11 12:30 PM
Core Inflation Rate MoM
Aug 0.3% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-10-14 12:30 PM
Core Inflation Rate MoM
Sep 0.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.2%
2026-11-10 01:30 PM
Core Inflation Rate MoM
Oct 0.3%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 336.94 334.98 points Sep 2026
Core Consumer Prices 338.90 337.77 points Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate YoY 2.60 2.40 percent Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rate MoM 0.30 0.30 percent Sep 2026
CPI Core Core YoY 2.30 2.20 percent Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 361.39 360.23 points Sep 2026
CPI s.a 336.30 334.13 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 295.86 290.78 points Sep 2026
Export Prices 170.80 167.20 points Sep 2026
Export Prices MoM 2.20 1.20 percent Sep 2026
Export Prices YoY 11.60 9.30 percent Sep 2026
Food Inflation 2.50 2.70 percent Sep 2026
Import Prices 152.20 150.50 points Sep 2026
Import Prices MoM 1.10 0.50 percent Sep 2026
Import Prices YoY 8.10 6.70 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.70 3.40 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.60 0.40 percent Sep 2026
PPI MoM 1.30 0.50 percent Sep 2026
PPI 159.78 157.66 points Sep 2026
PPI YoY 6.30 5.60 percent Sep 2026


United States Core Inflation Rate MoM
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.30 0.30 1.40 -0.50 1957 - 2026 percent Monthly
1982-1984=100, SA

News Stream
US Core CPI Rises More than Expected
Core consumer prices in the United States, which exclude food and energy, rose by 0.3% from the previous month in September of 2026, the same pace as August, and ahead of median market expectations of a 0.2% increase. Consumer prices rose sharply for shelter (0.4% vs 0.3% in August) and transportation services (0.6% vs 0.5%), the most in six months to suggest that soaring energy prices are being transmitted through the transportation and logistics sector. Meanwhile, the CPI rebounded for medical care services (0.3% vs -0.2%). From the previous year, the core inflation rate was at 2.6%.
2026-10-14
US Core Consumer Prices Rise the Most in 4 Months
Core consumer prices in the United States, which exclude food and energy, went up by 0.3% over a month in August 2026, the most since April, following a 0.2% increase in July and above market forecasts of a 0.2% rise. Higher prices for communication services, airline fares, education, used cars and trucks, and lodging away from home were partly offset by declines in medical care and motor vehicle insurance costs. On a yearly basis, the core inflation rate eased to 2.4% in August, the lowest since March 2021, from 2.5% the prior month, aligned with market expectations.
2026-09-11
US Core Consumer Prices Rise as Expected
Core consumer prices in the United States, which exclude food and energy, rose by 0.2% from the previous month in July of 2026, gaining traction from the hold in the previous month, and in line with market expectations. Prices rose sharply for medical care devices (0.6% vs -0.1% in June), transportation services (0.3% vs -0.3%), and used cars and trucks (0.4% vs -0.2%). Meanwhile, inflation was softer for shelter (0.1% vs 0.1%). From the previous year, core consumer prices rose by 2.5%.
2026-08-12