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Product readyInflation Breadth
Composite measuring how broadly inflation has spread across CPI categories.
Current reading
How scores workThis weak positive reading indicates that the inflation signal is neutral as of August 1, 2026.
Signal history
See how the normalized reading changed over time.
Strongest drivers
CPI: EnergySupporting0.52
CPI: TransportationSupporting0.18
CPI: ShelterNeutral-0.05
CPI: ServicesNeutral-0.05
CPI: ApparelNeutral0.04
Evidence preview
Full EvidenceWTI Crude 1M Forward43 observations · Sample period not availableAbout 1 month forward · Aligned count not available · 40% hit rate
Early evidence2Y Yield 1M Forward42 observations · Sample period not availableAbout 1 month forward · Aligned count not available · 38% hit rate
Early evidence10Y Yield 1M Forward41 observations · Sample period not availableAbout 1 month forward · Aligned count not available · 39% hit rate
Early evidenceSources
CPI: EnergyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED
CPI: Food and BeveragesU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED
CPI: ApparelU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED
CPI: TransportationU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED
CPI: Medical CareU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED
CPI: ShelterU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED
CPI: ServicesU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED
CPI: Commodities Less Food and EnergyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED