NY Fed: Year-ahead expected inflation edges higher

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations showed on Tuesday that the US consumers’ one-year inflation expectation edged higher to 3.7% in September from 3.6% in August.

The US Dollar stays under modest bearish pressure following this publication. As of writing, the US Dollar Index was down 0.22% on the day at 105.82.

Key Quotes

“Three-year ahead expected inflation 3% vs. August’s 2.8%.”

“Five-year ahead expected inflation 2.8% vs. August’s 3%.”

“Median expected home price rise at 3% vs. August’s 3.1%.”

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“Credit access perceptions weakened in September.”

“Consumers’ view on financial situation ebbed slightly in September.”

“Consumers predicted steady spending growth of 5.3% in September.”