US Core Inflation Rate Steady at 4-Year Low

2025-05-13 12:35 By Luisa Carvalho 1 min. read

The annual core consumer price inflation rate in the United States, which excludes volatile items like food and energy, stood at a four-year low of 2.8% in April 2025, unchanged from March and matching market forecasts.

The shelter index, accounting for over two thirds of the total 12-month increase, was at 4%, matching March's reading.

Increases were also seen for medical care (1%), motor vehicle insurance (+6.4%), education (+3.8%), and recreation (+1.6%).

On a monthly basis, core consumer prices rose by 0.2% in April, up from the 0.1% increase in March, just below market expectations of a 0.3% advance.



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