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2026.04.1014:00:00UTC+00U.S. Consumers See Inflation Picking Up: Michigan 1-Year Expectations Jump to 4.8% in April

U.S. consumers are bracing for higher price growth over the next year, with the University of Michigan’s 1-year inflation expectations indicator rising to 4.8% in April 2026. This marks a full percentage-point increase from March 2026, when short-term expectations stood at 3.8%.

The April reading, updated on 10 April 2026, suggests that households are becoming more concerned about near-term inflation pressures after a period of relative stability. The uptick in expectations is closely watched by markets and policymakers alike, as persistent increases in consumer inflation views can influence wage demands, spending behavior, and, ultimately, the broader inflation trajectory in the United States.

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