FX.co ★ US Core CPI Rises Less than Expected

In April 2025, core consumer prices in the United States, which do not account for food and energy costs, saw a slight increase of 0.2% compared to the prior month. This was a small uptick from the 0.1% increase observed in the previous month and fell just short of the anticipated market prediction of a 0.3% rise. Prices experienced upward pressure in several areas, including household furnishings and operations, medical care, motor vehicle insurance, education, and personal care. Conversely, there were notable decreases in consumer costs for airline fares, used cars and trucks, communication services, and apparel.