This number is likely to overshadow the headline from the University of Michigan/Reuters consumer sentiment survey.

  • The prior preliminary report was 2.6% but it was revised to 2.8% in the final report
  • Five-year inflation expectations were 2.9%
  • Prior 5-year inflation was 2.6%

This is bullish for the US dollar and will embolden the Fed hawks who are arguing for rate hikes.