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14.08.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. Consumers See Slightly Higher Inflation Ahead as Michigan 1-Year Outlook Ticks Up in August

U.S. consumer inflation expectations nudged higher in August, according to the latest University of Michigan survey data. The 1-year inflation outlook rose to 4.3% in August 2026, up from 4.2% recorded in July 2026.

The marginal increase suggests households continue to anticipate relatively elevated price pressures over the coming year, even as the pace of change remains modest. The updated figures, released on 14 August 2026, will be closely watched by markets and policymakers, as inflation expectations are a key input for assessing the trajectory of monetary policy and consumer spending behavior.

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