U.S. Inflation Rate Forecast
The Financial Forecast Center's projection for the U.S. inflation rate for the next 6 to 12 months is an increase in the inflation rate to more typical values between 1% to 2%.
Inflation Forecast Values
Year-Over-Year Percent Change in U.S. Consumer Price Index.
| Month | Date | Forecast Value | Avg Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jul 2017 | 1.73 | ±0.0 |
| 1 | Aug 2017 | 1.9 | ±0.2 |
| 2 | Sep 2017 | 1.9 | ±0.3 |
| 3 | Oct 2017 | 1.8 | ±0.3 |
| 4 | Nov 2017 | 1.7 | ±0.3 |
| 5 | Dec 2017 | 1.6 | ±0.4 |
| 6 | Jan 2018 | 1.4 | ±0.4 |
Updated Aug 2017
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Year over Year Change In CPI. Percent per year. Includes Forecast.
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| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 2,425.55 |
| US GDP Growth, % | 2.08 |
| US Inflation Rate, % | 1.73 |
| US Unemployment Rate, % | 4.3 |
| Gold Price, $/oz | 1,295.25 |
| WTI Crude Oil Futures, $/bbl | 48.73 |
| US 10 Yr Treasury, % | 2.19 |