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Inflation Breadth

Composite measuring how broadly inflation has spread across CPI categories.

InflationMonthly
Product ready

Current reading

How scores work
0.07
Direction
Neutral
Strength
Weak
Data date
August 1, 2026

This 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.

124 points

Strongest drivers

CPI: EnergySupporting0.52
CPI: TransportationSupporting0.18
CPI: ShelterNeutral-0.05
CPI: ServicesNeutral-0.05
CPI: ApparelNeutral0.04

Evidence preview

Full Evidence
WTI Crude 1M Forward43 observations · Sample period not availableAbout 1 month forward · Aligned count not available · 40% hit rate
Early evidence
2Y Yield 1M Forward42 observations · Sample period not availableAbout 1 month forward · Aligned count not available · 38% hit rate
Early evidence
10Y Yield 1M Forward41 observations · Sample period not availableAbout 1 month forward · Aligned count not available · 39% hit rate
Early evidence

Sources

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

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