FX.co ★ US Core CPI Rises Less than Anticipated

Core consumer prices in the United States, excluding food and energy, experienced a modest monthly increase of 0.1% in May 2025. This follows a 0.2% rise in April and falls short of the anticipated 0.3% increase. Among the sectors with notable price hikes were medical care, which grew by 0.3%; motor vehicle insurance, up by 0.7%; household furnishings and operations, which increased by 0.3%; personal care, rising by 0.5%; and education, also advancing by 0.3%. Conversely, significant price declines were observed in airline fares, which fell by 2.7%, used cars and trucks, which decreased by 0.5%, new vehicles, down by 0.3%, and apparel, which dropped by 0.4%. On an annual basis, core consumer prices rose by 2.8%, consistent with the inflation rates observed in April and March, and slightly lower than the projected 2.9%.