United States Inflation Rate Mom

The US Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% month-over-month in May 2025, easing from a 0.2% increase in April and falling short of market expectations for another 0.2% gain. Shelter and food prices each rose by 0.3%, with both components of the food index—food at home and food away from home—also posting 0.3% increases. In contrast, the energy index declined by 1.0%, driven by a drop in gasoline prices. Additional price increases were noted in medical care, motor vehicle insurance, household furnishings and operations, personal care, and education. Meanwhile, prices fell for airline fares, used cars and trucks, new vehicles, and apparel.