CPI out....Inflation at 3%....A softer rise than expected

[ElmerMudd]

Inflation is the same in September 2025 as it was in January 2025, 3%. After a reduction in inflation the first few months of Trump's term, it has been rising the past few months. It is predicted to continue increasing in the months to come.
Another Trump promise not fulfilled. He was going to bring down the cost of living on day one. It has, only increased, since day one.
Trump is keeping the focus off the economy because he knows it is causing him problems.

The annual inflation rate in the US rose to 3% in September 2025, the highest since January, from 2.9% in August and below forecasts of 3.1%. Energy prices rose 2.8% on the year, the most since May 2024, after a 0.2% gain in August, led by fuel oil (4.1% vs -0.5%) and gasoline (-0.5% vs -6.6%) while the rise in natural gas was smaller (11.7% vs 13.8%). Prices also increased slightly faster for new vehicles (0.8% vs 0.7%). On the other hand, a slowdown was seen for food (3.1% vs 3.2%), used cars and trucks (5.1% vs 6%), transportation services (2.5% vs 3.5%). Inflation for shelter steadied at 3.6%. Meanwhile, annual core inflation actually slowed to 3% from 3.1%, with markets expecting it to stay at 3.1%. Compared to the previous month, the CPI increased 0.3%, below 0.4% in August and forecasts of 0.4%. The index for gasoline rose 4.1% and was the largest factor in the all items monthly increase. The core index edged up 0.2%, below 0.3% in August and forecasts of 0.3%.​

United States Inflation Rate

Inflation Rate in the United States decreased to 2.40 percent in January from 2.70 percent in December of 2025. This page provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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[SassyIrishLass]

2.90 to 3 %? We're freaking doomed

 

[Nostra]

You Clowns said we would have 10% inflation by now because of tariffs.

 

[Mac1958]

Trump was never going to "bring prices down", as many believed. He was just, uh, kidding, wink wink.

What will matter going forward is how Americans cope with these higher prices. The figures put out by the government won't help or hurt that in terms of politics. What matters are trips to the grocery store and how much a night out costs But hell, it's possible that Americans will pretty much be used to them in some way. If that happens, inflation will drop a bit in terms of priorities for voters.

As always, no one knows.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

So inflation continues to rise.

Whoever said it wouldn't? Deflation is a bad thing, in case you failed economics, which you most likely did!

Is it 9% like under Xiden?

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Trump was never going to "bring prices down", as many believed. He was just, uh, kidding, wink wink.

What will matter going forward is how Americans cope with these higher prices. The figures put out by the government won't help or hurt that in terms of politics. What matters are trips to the grocery store and how much a night out costs But hell, it's possible that Americans will pretty much be used to them in some way. If that happens, inflation will drop a bit in terms of priorities for voters.

As always, no one knows.

What's the price of gas in your area? How about eggs? Fruits and vegetables?


They are all down in my area.

 

[Meathead]

What's the price of gas in your area? How about eggs? Fruits and vegetables?


They are all down in my area.

That's not the point. The point is Trump's brought inflation down and that has to be a bad thing.

 

[Independent thinker]

Inflation is the same in September 2025 as it was in January 2025, 3%. After a reduction in inflation the first few months of Trump's term, it has been rising the past few months. It is predicted to continue increasing in the months to come.
Another Trump promise not fulfilled. He was going to bring down the cost of living on day one. It has, only increased, since day one.
Trump is keeping the focus off the economy because he knows it is causing him problems.

The annual inflation rate in the US rose to 3% in September 2025, the highest since January, from 2.9% in August and below forecasts of 3.1%. Energy prices rose 2.8% on the year, the most since May 2024, after a 0.2% gain in August, led by fuel oil (4.1% vs -0.5%) and gasoline (-0.5% vs -6.6%) while the rise in natural gas was smaller (11.7% vs 13.8%). Prices also increased slightly faster for new vehicles (0.8% vs 0.7%). On the other hand, a slowdown was seen for food (3.1% vs 3.2%), used cars and trucks (5.1% vs 6%), transportation services (2.5% vs 3.5%). Inflation for shelter steadied at 3.6%. Meanwhile, annual core inflation actually slowed to 3% from 3.1%, with markets expecting it to stay at 3.1%. Compared to the previous month, the CPI increased 0.3%, below 0.4% in August and forecasts of 0.4%. The index for gasoline rose 4.1% and was the largest factor in the all items monthly increase. The core index edged up 0.2%, below 0.3% in August and forecasts of 0.3%.​

United States Inflation Rate

Inflation Rate in the United States decreased to 2.40 percent in January from 2.70 percent in December of 2025. This page provides - United States Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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It’s not close to all of Biden’s four years.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Whoever said it wouldn't?

Trump

MSN

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

What ever happened to deflation?

You wouldn't want deflation. That's bad. Economists generally accept 2% inflation per year as healthy.

 

[1srelluc]

If we had only known better....Right?

I mean who else could have spent 2 billion of other people's money in 107 days?

 

[Moonglow]

If we had only known better....Right?

I mean who else could have spent 2 billion in 107 days?

Elon Musk.

 

[Moonglow]

That's not the point. The point is Trump's brought inflation down and that has to be a bad thing.

Inflation was down during the last of Biden also.

 

[Meathead]

Inflation was down during the last of Biden also.

He couldn't maintain 9% trying in his own feeble way as he might.

 

[Moonglow]

He couldn't maintain 9% trying in his own feeble way as he might.

I am sure you balance pianos on yer penis head but, yer wrong as **** on yer stats you never supplied..

In 2024, inflation in the U.S. was 2.9% by the end of the year, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This marked a significant decrease from the previous year, as prices continued to increase but at a slower rate than in 2023. For the 12 months ending December 2024, the CPI rose 2.9%, with food prices increasing by 2.5%.

Consumer Price Index: 2024 in review

Consumer prices for all items rose 2.9 percent from December 2023 to December 2024. Food prices increased 2.5 percent, reflecting a 1.8-percent increase in prices for food at home and a 3.6-percent increase in prices for food away from home.

www.bls.gov

 

[1srelluc]

Let's be honest, the way CPI is formulated is near worthless.

They picked a couple of set products from an outdated list that don't matter like random children's toys, big screen TV's, and vacations of all things.

You want real inflation numbers? See what every one spends their money on.

Servicing their debt (interest), healthcare, housing, food, transportation.....That's the real CPI but it's too hard for politicians to bear so much of that was removed.

think about this.....100 years ago gold was $20 an ounce. Gold is now $4000. Up a factor of 200......A good loaf of bread was 5cts. a loaf of overly processed bread is now around $5. Up a factor of 400.

Think about that. The formula for CPI needs to be changed to reflect real world conditions for the average American.

 

[Meathead]

I am sure you balance pianos on yer penis head but, yer wrong as **** on yer stats you never supplied..

In 2024, inflation in the U.S. was 2.9% by the end of the year, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This marked a significant decrease from the previous year, as prices continued to increase but at a slower rate than in 2023. For the 12 months ending December 2024, the CPI rose 2.9%, with food prices increasing by 2.5%.

Consumer Price Index: 2024 in review

Consumer prices for all items rose 2.9 percent from December 2023 to December 2024. Food prices increased 2.5 percent, reflecting a 1.8-percent increase in prices for food at home and a 3.6-percent increase in prices for food away from home.

www.bls.gov

Exactly, Biden couldn't maintain his own astronomical inflation rate thank God.

 

[task0778]

The problem with inflation is by the time you get it you can't do anything about it. I think tariffs are inflationary, history tells us that. I honestly believe that if Trump does not end or reduce his tariffs that inflation will rise next year. And I don't see much of a reduction in gov't spending either. But he's still way better about that than the democrats are. So, it's kinda like bad vs worse.

 

[Moonglow]

Exactly, Biden couldn't maintain his own astronomical inflation rate thank God.

God says to leave God out of this.

 

[Moonglow]

The problem with inflation is by the time you get it you can't do anything about it. I think tariffs are inflationary, history tells us that. I honestly believe that if Trump does not end or reduce his tariffs that inflation will rise next year. And I don't see much of a reduction in gov't spending either. But he's still way better about that than the democrats are. So, it's kinda like bad vs worse.

The U.S. Economy Performs Better Under Democratic ...​

Joint Economic Committee (.gov)
https://www.jec.senate.gov › public › democrats › 2024/10




Oct 7, 2024 — The US economy has performed much better under Democratic presidents than Republican presidents in the modern era.