United States Business Inflation Expectations Survey
BIE: Number of Responses
BIE: Number of Responses data was reported at 480.000 Number in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 421.000 Number for Jan 2026. BIE: Number of Responses data is updated monthly, averaging 219.000 Number from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 480.000 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 45.590 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.508 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: About Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 45.974 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 45.590 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 -22.498 % Point in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -24.549 % Point for Jan 2026. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data is updated monthly, averaging -19.913 % Point from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -22.498 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 0.634 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.220 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 0.376 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.634 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 12.013 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.378 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 6.109 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.013 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 9.538 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11.446 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 9.591 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9.538 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 31.775 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34.228 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Profit Margin vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 37.950 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31.775 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 41.629 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.192 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: About Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 39.995 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41.629 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 -15.524 % Point in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of -16.978 % Point for Jan 2026. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Diffusion Index data is updated monthly, averaging -10.087 % Point from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -15.524 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 2.737 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.475 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 1.996 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.737 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 12.022 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.543 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Much Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 5.839 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.022 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 15.341 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.375 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Greater Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 19.841 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15.341 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 27.820 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 29.196 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Sales Level vs Normal Times: Somewhat Less Than Normal data is updated monthly, averaging 32.329 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27.820 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 6.550 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.498 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos Down data is updated monthly, averaging 4.013 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6.550 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 8.110 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.662 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Much Greater data is updated monthly, averaging 9.774 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.110 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 23.986 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24.205 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Unchanged data is updated monthly, averaging 17.378 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23.986 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 20.352 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.980 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Significantly data is updated monthly, averaging 22.292 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20.352 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 37.922 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.153 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost Expectation: Next 12 Mos: Up Somewhat data is updated monthly, averaging 46.543 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37.922 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4.430 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.945 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Down, <-1% data is updated monthly, averaging 1.779 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.430 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 2026 |
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BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean
BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean data was reported at 2.039 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.293 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Mean data is updated monthly, averaging 2.241 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.039 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 7.279 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.726 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Much Greater, >5% data is updated monthly, averaging 6.771 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7.279 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 21.516 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.793 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Unchanged, -1 to 1% data is updated monthly, averaging 16.282 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21.516 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 18.914 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.375 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Significantly, 3.1 to 5% data is updated monthly, averaging 18.360 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18.914 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 46.739 % in Feb 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.676 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Unit Cost vs Last Yr: Up Somewhat, 1.1 to 3% data is updated monthly, averaging 56.808 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46.739 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 2026 |
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BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median
BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median data was reported at 1.907 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.003 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Median data is updated monthly, averaging 2.350 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.907 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 2026 |
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BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode
BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode data was reported at 1.756 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.879 % for Jan 2026. BIE: Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mode data is updated monthly, averaging 2.300 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.756 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 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 1.928 % in Feb 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.032 % for Jan 2026. Buss Inflation Expecation (BIE): Yr Ahead Inflation Expecation: Mean data is updated monthly, averaging 2.329 % from Oct 2011 (Median) to Feb 2026, with 173 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.928 Feb 2026 | monthly | Oct 2011 - Feb 2026 |