Record #6359
US inflation will get significantly worse over the rest of 2026
CorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #6359 The Young Turks · Strait Gets Gridlocked - April 22, 2026
Original quoteSo this inflation is going to be really rough, terrible for people.
Quote begins at 1:26:07
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How the call settles
US CPI year-over-year inflation in a later 2026 month exceeds the April 2026 reading
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because BLS reported CPI-U up 4.2% year over year in May 2026 (largest 12-month increase since April 2023), exceeding the April 2026 reading of 3.8%; energy prices were up 23.5% year over year in May.. Applied stored rule: US CPI year-over-year inflation in a later 2026 month exceeds the April 2026 reading.
Outcome evidence
BLS reported CPI-U up 4.2% year over year in May 2026 (largest 12-month increase since April 2023), exceeding the April 2026 reading of 3.8%; energy prices were up 23.5% year over year in May.
Outcome date: 2026-06-10
Verdict recorded: 2026-08-09
Basis: research