The Month-over-Month (MoM) Inflation Rate measures the percentage change in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services from one month to the next. It provides a high-frequency view of price stability and is a key metric used by central banks to adjust monetary policy. This indicator is essential for understanding short-term shifts in consumer purchasing power and cost-of-living adjustments.
The rate is calculated by comparing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the current month to the CPI of the previous month. The formula used is: [(Current Month CPI - Previous Month CPI) / Previous Month CPI] * 100.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 0.65 | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 0.43 | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 0.22 | 0.20 | +0.02 |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 0.29 | 0.20 | +0.09 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 0.15 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| May 20, 2025 | 0.15 | 0.30 | -0.15 |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 0.29 | 0.30 | -0.01 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 0.22 | 0.30 | -0.08 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 0.15 | 0.50 | -0.35 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 0.45 | 0.15 | +0.30 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 0.15 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 0.07 | 0.20 | -0.13 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 0.15 | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 0.07 | 0.20 | -0.13 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 0.15 | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 0.22 | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 0.15 | 0.35 | -0.20 |
| May 19, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.20 | +0.10 |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 0.38 | 0.20 | +0.18 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.10 | +0.10 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.10 | +0.10 |
| Jan 21, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.20 | +0.10 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 0.30 | 0.40 | -0.10 |
