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| Month | Date | Forecast Value | Avg Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Mar 2026 | 4.50 | ±0.00 |
| 1 | Apr 2026 | 5.00 | ±0.49 |
| 2 | May 2026 | 5.60 | ±0.57 |
| 3 | Jun 2026 | 4.30 | ±0.62 |
| 4 | Jul 2026 | 1.90 | ±0.66 |
| 5 | Aug 2026 | 3.00 | ±0.68 |
| 6 | Sep 2026 | 2.70 | ±0.71 |
| 7 | Oct 2026 | 3.90 | ±0.72 |
| 8 | Nov 2026 | 4.30 | ±0.74 |
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| April 24, 2026 | |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7165.08 |
| U.S. GDP Growth, YoY % | 1.99 |
| U.S. Inflation Rate, % | 3.26 |
| Gold Price, $/oz-t | 4707.10 |
| Crude Oil Futures, $/bbl | 94.95 |
| U.S. 10 Year Treasury, % | 4.31 |
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