United States Business Inflation Expectations Survey
BIE: Number of Responses
BIE: Number of Responses data was reported at 317.000 Number in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 277.000 Number for Mar 2025. BIE: Number of Responses data is updated monthly, averaging 204.000 Number from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 338.000 Number in Sep 2024 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 277.000 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal
BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data was reported at 38.355 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.645 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 36.380 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 46.645 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index
BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data was reported at -29.987 % Point in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -23.729 % Point for Mar 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data is updated monthly, averaging -22.283 % Point from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -23.729 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 0.520 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 0.649 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.995 % in Nov 2021 and a record low of 0.000 % in Mar 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 14.553 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.396 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 11.881 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.396 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 6.831 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.147 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 12.889 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.147 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 38.739 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.812 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 34.950 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your PROFIT MARGINS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 31.812 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: About Normal
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: About Normal data was reported at 39.569 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 44.583 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: About Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 35.353 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 44.583 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 -3.558 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -1.818 % for Jan 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Large Firms data is updated quarterly, averaging -2.134 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 26 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -1.818 Jan 2025 | quarterly | Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 |
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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 -7.594 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -6.525 % for Jan 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Mean data is updated quarterly, averaging -4.699 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 26 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -6.525 Jan 2025 | quarterly | Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 |
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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 -8.930 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -6.646 % for Jan 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Midsize Firms data is updated quarterly, averaging -3.660 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 26 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -6.646 Jan 2025 | quarterly | Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 |
View United States's BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Midsize Firms from Jan 2019 to Jan 2025 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 -8.948 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -6.927 % for Jan 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Above/Below Normal: Small Firms data is updated quarterly, averaging -5.252 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 26 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -6.927 Jan 2025 | quarterly | Jan 2019 - Jan 2025 |
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BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index
BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data was reported at -27.710 % Point in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -23.465 % Point for Mar 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data is updated monthly, averaging -13.060 % Point from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -23.465 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 1.583 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.562 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 1.792 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.562 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 18.301 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.310 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 10.627 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 13.310 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 8.781 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.056 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 19.817 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10.056 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 30.764 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.489 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 30.107 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your SALES LEVELS compare with “normal” times?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 31.489 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos Down
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos Down data was reported at 5.415 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.075 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos Down data is updated monthly, averaging 5.615 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.075 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 22.293 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.230 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Much Greater data is updated monthly, averaging 8.137 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14.230 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Unchanged
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Unchanged data was reported at 15.648 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.929 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Unchanged data is updated monthly, averaging 23.629 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17.929 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 23.625 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.552 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Significantly data is updated monthly, averaging 19.165 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25.552 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 29.467 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.598 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Somewhat data is updated monthly, averaging 41.923 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35.598 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 4.314 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.563 % for Dec 2024. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Down data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.519 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 26 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.314 Mar 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Mar 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 2.835 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.608 % for Dec 2024. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Mean data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.837 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 26 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 2.835 Mar 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Mar 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 277.000 Number in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 307.000 Number for Dec 2024. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: No. of Responses data is updated quarterly, averaging 205.500 Number from Dec 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 388.000 Number in Sep 2024 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 277.000 Mar 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Mar 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 10.992 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.920 % for Dec 2024. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.961 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 26 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.I121: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10.992 Mar 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Significantly
BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Significantly data was reported at 26.768 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.497 % for Dec 2024. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Significantly data is updated quarterly, averaging 27.655 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 26 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.I121: 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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| 26.768 Mar 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Mar 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 38.049 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 39.135 % for Dec 2024. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Somewhat data is updated quarterly, averaging 37.914 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 26 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.I121: 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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| 38.049 Mar 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Mar 2025 |
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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 18.156 % in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.939 % for Dec 2024. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 5-10 Yrs: Up Very Significantly data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.059 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 26 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.I121: 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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| 18.156 Mar 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Mar 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 3.288 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.246 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Down, <-1% data is updated monthly, averaging 4.342 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.246 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean
BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean data was reported at 2.228 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.398 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean data is updated monthly, averaging 1.789 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.398 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 8.308 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.772 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Much Greater, >5% data is updated monthly, averaging 4.656 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.772 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 16.861 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.986 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Unchanged, -1 to 1% data is updated monthly, averaging 21.495 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.986 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 20.111 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.154 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Significantly, 3.1 to 5% data is updated monthly, averaging 12.763 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 27.154 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 49.529 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.531 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Somewhat, 1.1 to 3% data is updated monthly, averaging 53.092 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey. Business Inflation Expectations Survey Questionnaire: How do your UNIT COSTS compare with this time last year?
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 44.531 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median
BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median data was reported at 2.782 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.506 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median data is updated monthly, averaging 1.965 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.506 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode
BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode data was reported at 2.680 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.436 % for Mar 2025. BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode data is updated monthly, averaging 1.856 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.436 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |
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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 2.764 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.486 % for Mar 2025. Buss Inflation Expecation (BIE): Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mean data is updated monthly, averaging 1.984 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 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.I121: Business Inflation Expectations Survey.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.486 Mar 2025 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Mar 2025 |