The annual inflation rate for the United States is 6.2% for the 12 months ended October 2021 — the highest since November 1990 and after rising 5.4% previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data published November 10. The next inflation update is scheduled for release on December 10 at 8:30 a.m. ET. It will offer the rate of inflation over the 12 months ended November 2021.