Eco Charts

Inflation Tracker - April 2026

04/28/2026
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In this new issue:

General dynamics of inflation: A clear rebound, driven by energy prices, now spreading across all countries.

Inflation and survey data: Price pressure indicators are surging, signaling an early warning for further sharp increases ahead.

Inflation expectations (households, forecasters, markets): For now, short-term inflation expectations – whether from households (especially in the US), forecasters, or markets – are rising noticeably. Longer-term expectations remain stable.

Inflation-wage dynamics: A wage-price spiral is unlikely at this stage, and the risk remains contained.

Under the impact of the war in the Middle East, inflation is returning to the forefront in advanced economies. Our barometer will be regularly updated to track its repercussions.

General dynamics of inflation: A clear rebound, driven by energy prices, now spreading across all countries

Decomposition of inflation

Inflation and survey data: Price pressure indicators are surging, signaling an early warning for further sharp increases ahead

PMI surveys: an indication of inflationary pressures

Inflation expectations (households, forecasters, markets)

For now, short-term inflation expectations – whether from households (especially in the US), forecasters, or markets – are rising noticeably. Longer-term expectations remain stable.

Inflation expectations in the United States
Inflation expectations in the Eurozone
Inflation expectations in the United Kingdom
Inflation expectations in Japan


Inflation-wage dynamics: A wage-price spiral is unlikely at this stage, and the risk remains contained

Inflation-wage dynamics

Commodities

The Middle East conflict has pushed up oil prices and, to a far lesser extent, gas prices. These increases are now spilling over into industrial metals and agricultural products.

Commodities
THE ECONOMISTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS ARTICLE
Team : Advanced Economies