United States Business Inflation Expectations Survey
BIE: Number of Responses
BIE: Number of Responses data was reported at 421.000 Number in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 435.000 Number for Dec 2025. BIE: Number of Responses data is updated monthly, averaging 193.000 Number from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 505.000 Number in Aug 2025 and a record low of 152.000 Number in Jan 2023. BIE: Number of Responses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 421.000 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal
BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data was reported at 40.508 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.535 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 45.006 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.502 % in Feb 2020 and a record low of 24.348 % in Nov 2011. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 40.508 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index
BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data was reported at -24.549 % Point in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -27.033 % Point for Dec 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data is updated monthly, averaging -19.198 % Point from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -7.722 % Point in Jul 2018 and a record low of -53.167 % Point in Apr 2020. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -24.549 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal
BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data was reported at 0.220 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.361 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 1.463 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.995 % in Nov 2021 and a record low of 0.000 % in Oct 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.220 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal
BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data was reported at 13.378 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.698 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 9.957 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.202 % in Apr 2020 and a record low of 3.347 % in Apr 2019. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.378 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal
BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data was reported at 11.446 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.508 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 11.083 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.622 % in Dec 2015 and a record low of 1.740 % in May 2020. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.446 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal
BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data was reported at 34.228 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.898 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 32.492 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.578 % in Mar 2013 and a record low of 24.991 % in Dec 2020. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 34.228 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: About Normal
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: About Normal data was reported at 39.192 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.082 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: About Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 38.431 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.741 % in Oct 2018 and a record low of 9.171 % in Apr 2020. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: About Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 39.192 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Large Firms
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Large Firms data was reported at -3.300 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -6.088 % for Oct 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Large Firms data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.909 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.791 % in Jan 2022 and a record low of -22.900 % in Apr 2020. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Large Firms data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: By roughly what percent are your firm's unit sales levels above/below “normal,” if at all?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -3.300 Jan 2026 | quarterly | Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Mean
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Mean data was reported at -4.490 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -5.543 % for Oct 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Mean data is updated quarterly, averaging -2.169 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.299 % in Apr 2022 and a record low of -31.600 % in Apr 2020. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Mean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -4.490 Jan 2026 | quarterly | Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Midsize Firms
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Midsize Firms data was reported at -4.220 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -4.824 % for Oct 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Midsize Firms data is updated quarterly, averaging -2.600 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.300 % in Jul 2019 and a record low of -22.300 % in Apr 2020. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Midsize Firms data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: By roughly what percent are your firm's unit sales levels above/below “normal,” if at all?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -4.220 Jan 2026 | quarterly | Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 |
View United States's BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Midsize Firms from Jan 2019 to Jan 2026 in the chart:
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Small Firms
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Small Firms data was reported at -6.370 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of -5.849 % for Oct 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Small Firms data is updated quarterly, averaging -5.136 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.273 % in Jan 2022 and a record low of -35.600 % in Apr 2020. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Small Firms data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: By roughly what percent are your firm's unit sales levels above/below “normal,” if at all?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -6.370 Jan 2026 | quarterly | Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data was reported at -16.978 % Point in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -21.867 % Point for Dec 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data is updated monthly, averaging -4.141 % Point from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.023 % Point in Jul 2021 and a record low of -65.872 % Point in Apr 2020. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -16.978 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data was reported at 1.475 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.877 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 1.700 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.394 % in May 2021 and a record low of 0.000 % in May 2023. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.475 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data was reported at 12.543 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.356 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 9.112 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.357 % in Apr 2020 and a record low of 2.665 % in Feb 2018. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.543 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data was reported at 17.375 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.454 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 28.649 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.698 % in Feb 2022 and a record low of 3.319 % in May 2020. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.375 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data was reported at 29.196 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33.231 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 22.107 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.961 % in Oct 2012 and a record low of 14.546 % in Jul 2021. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 29.196 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos Down
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos Down data was reported at 6.498 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.551 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos Down data is updated monthly, averaging 5.393 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.218 % in Apr 2020 and a record low of 1.268 % in Mar 2022. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos Down data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs over the next 12 months.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.498 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Much Greater
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Much Greater data was reported at 10.662 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.302 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Much Greater data is updated monthly, averaging 9.950 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.742 % in Apr 2022 and a record low of 5.007 % in Jul 2017. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Much Greater data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs over the next 12 months.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.662 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Unchanged
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Unchanged data was reported at 24.205 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.344 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Unchanged data is updated monthly, averaging 19.797 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.678 % in Sep 2020 and a record low of 6.759 % in Mar 2022. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs over the next 12 months.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24.205 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Significantly
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Significantly data was reported at 19.980 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.236 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Significantly data is updated monthly, averaging 22.453 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.774 % in Mar 2023 and a record low of 14.199 % in Apr 2020. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Significantly data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs over the next 12 months.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 19.980 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Somewhat
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Somewhat data was reported at 36.153 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 39.360 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Somewhat data is updated monthly, averaging 42.407 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.188 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of 20.637 % in Jul 2022. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Somewhat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs over the next 12 months.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 36.153 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Down
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Down data was reported at 4.333 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.319 % for Sep 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Down data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.051 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.567 % in Jun 2024 and a record low of 1.289 % in Mar 2022. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Down data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs per year over the next FIVE TO 10 years.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.333 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Dec 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Mean
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Mean data was reported at 2.735 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.819 % for Sep 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Mean data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.479 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.479 % in Jun 2022 and a record low of 2.431 % in Sep 2020. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Mean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 2.735 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Dec 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: No. of Responses
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: No. of Responses data was reported at 435.000 Number in Dec 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 435.000 Number for Sep 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: No. of Responses data is updated quarterly, averaging 185.000 Number from Dec 2018 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 435.000 Number in Dec 2025 and a record low of 164.000 Number in Sep 2022. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: No. of Responses data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 435.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Dec 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Unchanged
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Unchanged data was reported at 12.550 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.136 % for Sep 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.708 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.927 % in Sep 2020 and a record low of 6.708 % in Jun 2022. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs per year over the next FIVE TO 10 years.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.550 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Dec 2025 |
View United States's BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Unchanged from Dec 2018 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Significantly
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Significantly data was reported at 27.612 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.735 % for Sep 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Significantly data is updated quarterly, averaging 28.231 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.396 % in Sep 2022 and a record low of 23.406 % in Sep 2020. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Significantly data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs per year over the next FIVE TO 10 years.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 27.612 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Dec 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Somewhat
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Somewhat data was reported at 37.802 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.871 % for Sep 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Somewhat data is updated quarterly, averaging 27.601 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.889 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 27.601 % in Jun 2022. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Somewhat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs per year over the next FIVE TO 10 years.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 37.802 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Dec 2025 |
View United States's BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Somewhat from Dec 2018 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Very Significantly
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Very Significantly data was reported at 16.016 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.649 % for Sep 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Very Significantly data is updated quarterly, averaging 30.986 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.986 % in Jun 2022 and a record low of 11.894 % in Jun 2020. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Very Significantly data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: Projecting ahead, to the best of your ability, please assign a percent likelihood to the following changes to unit costs per year over the next FIVE TO 10 years.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 16.016 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Dec 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Down, <-1%
BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Down, <-1% data was reported at 3.945 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.284 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Down, <-1% data is updated monthly, averaging 3.775 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.905 % in Apr 2020 and a record low of 0.000 % in Feb 2018. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Down, <-1% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.945 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean
BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean data was reported at 2.293 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.394 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean data is updated monthly, averaging 2.183 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.397 % in Jul 2022 and a record low of 1.100 % in Oct 2011. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.293 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Much Greater, >5%
BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Much Greater, >5% data was reported at 8.726 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.351 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Much Greater, >5% data is updated monthly, averaging 7.443 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.833 % in Jul 2022 and a record low of 0.257 % in Apr 2016. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Much Greater, >5% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.726 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Unchanged, -1 to 1%
BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Unchanged, -1 to 1% data was reported at 19.793 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.204 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Unchanged, -1 to 1% data is updated monthly, averaging 17.618 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.818 % in Jul 2020 and a record low of 1.555 % in Mar 2023. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Unchanged, -1 to 1% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 19.793 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Significantly, 3.1 to 5%
BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Significantly, 3.1 to 5% data was reported at 25.375 % in Jan 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.780 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Significantly, 3.1 to 5% data is updated monthly, averaging 19.418 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.154 % in Nov 2023 and a record low of 4.772 % in Sep 2015. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Significantly, 3.1 to 5% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.375 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Somewhat, 1.1 to 3%
BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Somewhat, 1.1 to 3% data was reported at 41.676 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.381 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Somewhat, 1.1 to 3% data is updated monthly, averaging 51.746 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.580 % in Jan 2018 and a record low of 14.201 % in Nov 2022. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Somewhat, 1.1 to 3% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 41.676 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median
BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median data was reported at 2.003 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.243 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median data is updated monthly, averaging 2.242 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.789 % in Apr 2022 and a record low of 1.349 % in Apr 2020. BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.003 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode
BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode data was reported at 1.879 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.078 % for Dec 2025. BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode data is updated monthly, averaging 2.153 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.834 % in Mar 2022 and a record low of 1.219 % in Apr 2020. BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.879 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |
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Buss Inflation Expecation (BIE): Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mean
Buss Inflation Expecation (BIE): Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mean data was reported at 2.032 % in Jan 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.244 % for Dec 2025. Buss Inflation Expecation (BIE): Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mean data is updated monthly, averaging 2.235 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Jan 2026, with 172 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.790 % in Apr 2022 and a record low of 1.374 % in Apr 2020. Buss Inflation Expecation (BIE): Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.032 Jan 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 |