AI Data Insight
The latest data shows that in June 2026 (Q2 2026), the US 1-year inflation expectation (75th percentile) remained flat at 6.0%, unchanged from the previous value in May, indicating that some people's concerns about high inflation remain stubborn. Although the overall median inflation expectation has recently retreated slightly, constrained by energy fluctuations and cost-of-living pressures, the estimates of pessimistic consumers remain rigid at high levels, reflecting that the perceived price pressure is still significant.