US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July 2026 exceeds 4.0% year-on-year at publication (approx. August 12, 2026)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 12. July 2026
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Predicted for 12. August 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The June CPI (released July 14) is estimated at ~3.7–3.8% YoY, down from 4.2% in May (Octagon AI; Cleveland Fed Nowcast: 3.96%). Polymarket prices a 98% probability that US inflation will exceed 4% at some point in 2026. For July (August release), three structural factors point upward: (1) tariff pass-through effects on consumer goods are expected to fully materialise from July — numerous protective tariffs became effective in July 2026; (2) a weak base effect from July 2025; (3) May 2026 PPI was +6.5% YoY (BLS) as a leading indicator. Counterweight: energy price declines could dampen headline inflation. Not covered by any existing open prediction (existing only covers June CPI >3.5%).
Data basis for this prediction
- Octagon AI: Juni CPI YoY Zentralerwartung 3,7–3,8% (octagonai.co, 12.07.2026)
- Polymarket: 98% Chance >4% als 2026-Jahreshöhepunkt (polymarket.com, 12.07.2026)
- Cleveland Fed CPI Nowcast Juni: 3,96% YoY (clevelandfed.org, 12.07.2026)
- PPI Mai 2026: +6,5% YoY, höchster Wert seit Nov. 2022 (BLS, 10.06.2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
Der tatsächliche US-CPI für Juli 2026 (veröffentlicht am 12. August 2026, BLS) lag bei +3,4 % im Jahresvergleich – deutlich unter der Vorhersageschwelle von 4,0 %. Die Inflation sank sogar leicht gegenüber dem Juni-Wert von 3,5 % (zweiter Rückgang in Folge). Gründe für das Verfehlen: (1) Der erwartete Tariff-Pass-Through schlug nicht so stark durch wie angenommen; (2) der Energiepreisrückgang dämpfte die Headline-Inflation stärker als prognostiziert; (3) die Basis-Effekte aus Juli 2025 waren schwächer inflationstreibend als kalkuliert. Core-CPI lag bei 2,5 % YoY. Quellen: BLS (bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_08122026.htm), CNBC (cnbc.com/2026/08/12/cpi-inflation-report-july-2026.html), Advisor Perspectives (advisorperspectives.com), CPI Inflation Calculator (cpiinflationcalculator.com).
📈 Economy
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The S&P 500 dropped 4.36% on 5 November 2026 to 7,353.73 — its steepest one-day fall since April 2025 — triggered by an AI-chip selloff that wiped out the post-midterm rally (4 November: +1.72% to 7,698.80). Closing above 7,500 by 13 November requires a +2.0% recovery over 6 trading sessions. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan maintain year-end targets of 7,400–8,100; S&P 500 EPS growth consensus for 2026 stands at +14% YoY. Downside risks: elevated Treasury yields, persistent AI capex uncertainty. No specific Polymarket/Kalshi market found for this level.
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The BLS releases October 2026 CPI on November 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET. Nowflation forecasts 3.82 percent YoY; the Cleveland Fed nowcasting model forecasts 3.74 percent — both clearly above the 3.7 percent threshold. The September 2026 prior reading was exactly 3.7 percent. Rising energy prices (Strait of Hormuz effectively closed since mid-October) and stable core inflation support a further uptick. An existing open platform prediction covers CPI >3.5%; this forecast raises the bar by 20 basis points. A miss would primarily require unexpected weakness in the energy component or food prices.
📈 Economy
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Gold (XAU/USD) rose to $4,134.83 on 5 November 2026 — driven by the Democratic midterm sweep (higher fiscal spending expected) and persistent inflation pressure. Kalshi's Dec 31 settlement market shows ~32% probability for a close above $4,400 and ~43% for above $4,300. Reaching the $4,400 year-end target would require a further ~6.4% gain. Supporting factors: fiscal expansion, geopolitical risks, structurally high central bank demand; UBS forecasts $4,800, JPMorgan $6,000 at year-end. Headwind: hawkish Fed stance (Polymarket: 72.5% for a December rate hike to 4.00–4.25%). Prediction anchors on Kalshi's ~32% for >$4,400.