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Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top economic forecasters say

By CNBC May 15, 2026 Neutral
Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter, top economic forecasters say
The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday from the nation's top economists. Consumer price inflation is projected to hit 6% for the first quarter, according to the Survey of Professional Forecasters, compared to 2.7% in the prior survey.
The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday from the nation's top economists. Consumer price inflation is projected to hit 6% for the first quarter, according to the Survey of Professional Forecasters, compared to 2.7% in the prior survey.