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5Y5Y Forward Inflation

5-year, 5-year forward inflation expectation rate, the Fed's preferred anchoring metric.

The 5Y5Y Forward Inflation is currently 2.15%, last updated .

2.15%
1W +2.38%1M +3.86%3M +3.86%
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Interest rates set the price of money and ripple through every asset class. An inverted yield curve has preceded every U.S. recession since the 1960s, making this the single most-watched corner of fixed income. Monitoring rate differentials, real yields, and forward expectations helps traders anticipate risk-on or risk-off regime shifts.

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AI Analysis

Apr 15, 2026

5Y5Y forward 2.15% (+1bp 1M, STABLE) — market not pricing long-term inflation entrenchment.

Recent Data

DateValueChange
Apr 14, 20262.15%+0.00%
Apr 13, 20262.15%+0.47%
Apr 10, 20262.14%+0.94%
Apr 9, 20262.12%+0.95%
Apr 8, 20262.10%-1.41%
Apr 7, 20262.13%+0.47%
Apr 6, 20262.12%+0.47%
Apr 3, 20262.11%+0.00%
Apr 2, 20262.11%+1.93%
Apr 1, 20262.07%—

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Frequently Asked Questions

▶What is 5Y5Y Forward Inflation?
5-year, 5-year forward inflation expectation rate, the Fed's preferred anchoring metric.
▶How does 5Y5Y Forward Inflation relate to yield curve & rates?
5Y5Y Forward Inflation is part of the Yield Curve & Rates category. Interest rates set the price of money and ripple through every asset class. An inverted yield curve has preceded every U.S. recession since the 1960s, making this the single most-watched corner of fixed income. Monitoring rate differentials, real yields, and forward expectations helps traders anticipate risk-on or risk-off regime shifts.
▶How often is 5Y5Y Forward Inflation updated?
5Y5Y Forward Inflation is updated once per day after market close. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source 5Y5Y Forward Inflation data?
Convex sources 5Y5Y Forward Inflation data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
▶What can I do on the 5Y5Y Forward Inflation chart page?
The 5Y5Y Forward Inflation page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.

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