U.S. Inflation Rate Forecast
Below is a detailed forecast of the U.S. inflation rate by month.
This forecast is based on prior values of the consumer price index along with other factors such as commodity prices, money supply and interest rates.
Inflation Forecast Values
Year-Over-Year Percent Change in U.S. 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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Chart of U.S. Inflation Rate with Forecast
Year over Year Percent Change In CPI.
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| April 16, 2026 | |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7041.28 |
| U.S. GDP Growth, YoY % | 1.99 |
| U.S. Inflation Rate, % | 3.26 |
| Gold Price, $/oz-t | 4811.70 |
| Crude Oil Futures, $/bbl | 94.69 |
| U.S. 10 Year Treasury, % | 4.32 |