US households’ inflation expectations up a bit in short term: Survey

US households’ inflation expectations rose slightly at the short-term horizon, but remained unchanged in the medium and longer terms, a February 2025 survey revealed. Households expressed more pessimism about their year-ahead financial situations in February, while unemployment, delinquency and credit access expectations deteriorated notably. Spending growth expectations rose significantly.

Mar 14, 2025 - 05:16
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US households’ inflation expectations up a bit in short term: Survey
US households’ inflation expectations rose slightly at the short-term horizon, but remained unchanged in the medium and longer terms, a February 2025 survey revealed. Households expressed more pessimism about their year-ahead financial situations in February, while unemployment, delinquency and credit access expectations deteriorated notably. Spending growth expectations rose significantly.