Trump promised it would go down and, through September, it remains at 3 %.
About 3%, as of September 2025. Inflation refers to the rise in prices of goods and services over time, which reduces the purchasing power of the dollar. The inflation rate is the percentage that describes how quickly these prices are rising. While several government datasets track price...
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More importantly, there is a clear disconnect between the reality and what Trump says about inflation. In the words of Elton John, you can't wish it away and look at it like it doesn't matter.