U.S. Inflation Rate Forecast
Inflation Forecast Values
Year-Over-Year Percent Change in U.S. Consumer Price Index.
| Month | Date | Forecast Value | Avg Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Dec 2025 | 2.68 | ±0.00 |
| 1 | Jan 2026 | 2.36 | ±0.082 |
| 2 | Feb 2026 | 2.15 | ±0.10 |
| 3 | Mar 2026 | 2.14 | ±0.12 |
| 4 | Apr 2026 | 2.03 | ±0.13 |
| 5 | May 2026 | 2.07 | ±0.14 |
| 6 | Jun 2026 | 1.88 | ±0.14 |
| 7 | Jul 2026 | 1.88 | ±0.15 |
| 8 | Aug 2026 | 1.83 | ±0.15 |
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Year over Year Percent Change In CPI.
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| January 15, 2026 | |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 6944.47 |
| U.S. GDP Growth, YoY % | 2.33 |
| U.S. Inflation Rate, % | 2.68 |
| Gold Price, $/oz-t | 4616.04 |
| Crude Oil Futures, $/bbl | 59.19 |
| U.S. 10 Year Treasury, % | 4.17 |