US 1-Year Inflation Expectations Seen Steady at 4.8%

2025-09-12 14:08 By Luisa Carvalho 1 min. read

The year-ahead inflation expectations in the United States, as compiled by the survey of the University of Michigan, stood at 4.8% in September 2025, matching August’s level but still above July’s five-month low of 4.5%, according to preliminary figures.

Meanwhile, the five-year inflation outlook increased for a second consecutive month, reaching a three-month high of 3.9% in August, up from 3.5% in July.



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