Free Trial

US DATA: Atlanta Businesses Expect Faster Price Increases

US DATA
  • Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations for one year ahead saw a 0.2pp moderation to 2.2%. 
  • That’s a joint recent low with Jan’24 on a rounded basis for a rate last previously seen in early 2021, although it remains above the 1.9% averaged both in 2019 and over the longer-term. 
  • This series specifically asks expectations to changes in unit costs. 
  • The quarterly question does however show some renewed price pressures compared to May. Firms reported an average price rise of 5.6% over the past twelve months (4.5% in May) and an average expected price rise of 4.0% over the next twelve months (3.4% in May, highest since Dec’22).

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.