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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | 0.80 | 0.60 | +0.20 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 0.80 | 0.70 | +0.10 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.70 | -0.30 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 0.90 | 0.80 | +0.10 |
| May 6, 2025 | 0.50 | 1.30 | -0.80 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 1.10 | 1.00 | +0.10 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0.70 | 1.60 | -0.90 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 2.10 | 1.80 | +0.30 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 0.20 | -0.10 | +0.30 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.40 | -0.20 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 0.90 | 1.30 | -0.40 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | -0.20 | 0.80 | -1.00 |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 | 1.30 | -0.30 |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.50 | 1.00 | +0.50 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 1.50 | 0.40 | +1.10 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.90 | 1.80 | -0.90 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 2.00 | 0.20 | +1.80 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1.50 | -1.00 | +2.50 |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
