Inflation Has Fallen From Its Peak But Remains Elevated

Inflation has fallen from a 40-year high of 9.1%. But for the past year, price increases have hovered stubbornly in the 3% range.

Inflation is reported as the monthly reading of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The June CPI-U was released July 11, 2024.
Chart: Investopedia / Sabrina Karl Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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