Year-over-year change in consumer prices — the number the Federal Reserve targets, monthly from the BLS.
The latest value with its change over the trailing 90 days.
Source: FRED CPIAUCSL — year-over-year change in CPI for All Urban Consumers, monthly
The last 6 years • Source: FRED CPIAUCSL — year-over-year change in CPI for All Urban Consumers, monthly
The chart shows the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index: the US inflation rate, monthly, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics through FRED. The page shows the current rate with its 90-day change.
The Federal Reserve targets 2 percent. A rising inflation rate pushes the Fed to keep interest rates high, which presses on stock valuations. A falling rate gives the Fed room to cut. One warning: a year-over-year rate carries a base. A spike from twelve months ago leaves the window and moves the rate even if this month was quiet.
Market data sourced as noted above. For educational purposes only. Not investment advice.