United States 5-Year Inflation Expectations
2.3%▲ +0.02 pt
Sep 2026 · Monthly
US 5-year inflation expectations edged up to 2.33% in September 2026 from 2.31% in August, marking the third consecutive monthly increase. The reading is the highest since August 2025, when it stood at 2.31%, and remains well below the all-time high of 2.97% set in November 2008, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
5-Year Inflation Expectations in United States rose to 2.3% in Sep 2026 from 2.3% in Aug 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.0%Nov 2008 | 0.5%Dec 2008 | 2003 – 2026 | Monthly |
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About this series
5-Year Inflation Expectations in United States averaged 2.3% from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 3.0% in Nov 2008 and a record low of 0.5% in Dec 2008. The series is reported monthly with history from 2003.
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