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# United States Inflation Expectations

> United States inflation expectations is 4.2% as of Jul 2026, from 4.6%. History from 1978, source Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Free API & MCP access.

Inflation Expectations in United States fell to 4.2% in Jul 2026 from 4.6% in Jun 2026.

Inflation Expectations in United States averaged 3.1% from 1978 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 10.4% in Jan 1980 and a record low of 0.4% in Nov 2001. The series is reported monthly with history from 1978.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4.2% | 4.6% | 10.4% (Jan 1980) | 0.4% (Nov 2001) | 1978–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United States's inflation expectations right now?**

Inflation Expectations in United States is 4.2% as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's inflation expectations?**

The all-time high is 10.4% (Jan 1980); the record low is 0.4% (Nov 2001), over a series starting in 1978.

**How often is this series updated?**

Inflation Expectations for United States is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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