U.S. Inflation Rate Forecast
Inflation Rate Forecast Values
Percent Change in Consumer Price Index
| Month | Date | Forecast Value | Avg Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mar 2026 | 3.26 | ±0.00 |
| 1 | Apr 2026 | 3.72 | ±0.082 |
| 2 | May 2026 | 3.45 | ±0.10 |
| 3 | Jun 2026 | 3.21 | ±0.12 |
| 4 | Jul 2026 | 3.14 | ±0.13 |
| 5 | Aug 2026 | 3.20 | ±0.14 |
| 6 | Sep 2026 | 2.93 | ±0.14 |
| 7 | Oct 2026 | 2.93 | ±0.15 |
| 8 | Nov 2026 | 3.02 | ±0.15 |
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| May 01, 2026 | |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7230.12 |
| U.S. GDP Growth, YoY % | 2.66 |
| U.S. Inflation Rate, % | 3.26 |
| Gold Price, $/oz-t | 4618.58 |
| Crude Oil Futures, $/bbl | 108.64 |
| U.S. 10 Year Treasury, % | 4.39 |