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Todayâs Prime Rate. The prime rate today is 3.25%. This prime rate has been in effect since the Fed Funds rate was lowered to 0%-0.25% back in December of 2008. So, 0.25% + 3% = 3.25% (todayâs prime rate). This is the longest period of prime rate stability in history.
Current US Inflation Rates: 2005-2015. The latest inflation rate for the United States is 0.2% through the 12 months ended August 2015 as published by the US government on September 16, 2015.The next update is scheduled for release on October 15, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. ET.It will offer the rate of inflation over the 12 months ended September 2015.The chart, graph and table below displays annual US inflation rates for calendar years 2004-2014. Rates of inflation are calculated using the current Consumer Price Index published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).t will offer the rate of inflation over the 12 months ended September 2015. The chart, graph and table below displays annual US inflation rates for calendar years 2004-2014. Rates of inflation are calculated using the current Consumer Price Index published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).