Consumer Price Index CPI in the United States increased to 323.98 points in August from 323.05 points in July of 2025. The US annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.9% in August 2025, the highest since January, after holding at 2.7% in both June and July, in line with market expectations.
On a monthly basis, the CPI went up 0.4%, higher than 0.2% in July and forecasts of 0.3%. The index for shelter rose 0.4% and made the largest upward pressure.
Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, remained steady at 3.1%, the same as in July and at February’s peak, while core CPI rose 0.3% month-on-month, matching July’s pace and market forecasts. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
