Fed Survey: One-Year Inflation Outlook Hits 3.9%

“Per CNBC, the Fed's Survey of Consumer Expectations shows the median one-year inflation outlook rose to three point nine percent.” — Gloria Vance, on air

On air: Gloria Vance on The Asia Desk
Published 12:53 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CNBC: “Inflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 12:53 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Gloria Vance.
Topics: Fed.

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CNBCInflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPer CNBC, the Fed's Survey of Consumer Expectations shows the median one-year inflation outlook rose to three point nine percent.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is the highest since May 2023.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLola Cruz is live outside the Federal Reserve. Lola, how are Americans taking it?
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentGloria, I'm outside the Fed, and the security guard has asked me to move three times. I have covered war zones with friendlier doormen.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe facts. Per CNBC, consumers expect prices to rise three point nine percent over the next twelve months.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThat is the highest reading since May 2023.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentCNBC says it stokes rate-hike worries despite the recent pause. Nobody here will say what the Fed does next. I asked a pigeon. Nothing.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLola, a pigeon is a more reliable source than most central bankers I have met. Some were asked to leave embassies with me.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentGloria, the building is marble, the guards are armed, and the only thing rising faster than expectations is my irritation.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI have been standing here since dinner.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentAnd the Long Beach seagull followed me here. Different bird, same smug look. I know it's him. He stole my sandwich.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOpinion: a man who steals a sandwich in an inflation scare understands the economy better than the committee. Lola, stay safe from birds.