How high will inflation get in 2026?

How high will inflation get in 2026? is an economy prediction market centered on the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and whether inflation will rise above a listed threshold at any point during the 12-month periods ending in 2026. The market resolves using official monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) CPI reports, with the final outcome determined after the December 2026 data is issued, or by January 31, 2027 if that report has not been released. In plain terms, traders are forecasting the expected outcome for inflation over the year, not a specific monthly reading. This makes the event relevant to broader macro indicators, inflation expectations, and economic sentiment. Current market probability is very high at 97.65%, suggesting traders largely expect the threshold to be exceeded, though prediction market odds can change as new BLS data arrives. Because resolution depends on the official CPI news releases, this is a straightforward event prediction tied to one of the most closely watched measures of U.S. inflation.