Record #3818
US inflation will reach roughly 5% (possibly 5-5.5%) by the end of 2026
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #3818 MeidasTouch · Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 3/26/26
Original quoteBut I think my own prediction, I'll just throw it out there. I think inflation will hit closer to 5%. Maybe more by the end, maybe five, five and a half percent.
Quote begins at 32:36
Prediction time2026-03-26
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Episode published2026-03-26
FirmnessLoose
TopicElections
Resolve by2026-12-31
Boldness55 · Notable
How the call settles
BLS year-over-year CPI inflation reaches approximately 5% or higher at some point by December 2026
Our reasoning
Pending. It will be judged only by this stored rule: BLS year-over-year CPI inflation reaches approximately 5% or higher at some point by December 2026 Deadline or event: 2026-12-31.