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US Interest Rate Projection - Current climbed to 4.1% in August 2026, released September 2026, up 0.3% from July's 3.8% reading.
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
Interest Rate Projection - Current (United States) was reported at 4.1% in August 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.8%.
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.77%, up from the prior three at 3.7%. In September readings over the past 3 years, Interest Rate Projection - Current has averaged 4.03%.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Initial Jobless Claims (Oct 29) and GDP Price Index QoQ (Oct 29).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
The Interest Rate Projection - Current is a financial indicator that provides insight into the current state of interest rates. It is a valuable tool for investors and financial professionals, as it helps them make informed decisions about borrowing, lending, and investing. This indicator is based on current market conditions and expert analysis, providing a reliable forecast of where interest rates may be headed in the near future. By monitoring the Interest Rate Projection - Current, individuals and businesses can stay ahead of potential changes in interest rates and adjust their financial strategies accordingly.
Policy-rate decisions and associated communication are the primary near-term driver of front-end rates, currencies, and equity-discount-rate inputs. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual 4.1 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 3.8 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 3.4 %.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM | 0.4 | 0.1 | -0.1 | 0.15 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Goods Trade Balance | -134.9 | -132.07 | -130 | -132.45 | High | |
| 14:30 | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | -1.462 | 1.675 | -0.9 | -1.18 | Low | |
| 14:30 | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | -1.892 | -3.061 | 0 | -0.95 | Medium | |
| 14:30 | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | 3.87 | -2.952 | -0.9 | 1.49 | Medium | |
| 18:00 | Fed Interest Rate Decision | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.00 | High | |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | 194 | 199 | 197.50 | High | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Price Index QoQ | 6.1 | 3.2 | 4.55 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Price Index MoM | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | High | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Price Index YoY | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.60 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Personal Income MoM | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | High | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Price Index MoM | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.50 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Price Index YoY | 3 | 3.1 | 3.10 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 197.75 | 197 | 193.38 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1728 | 1720 | 1711.00 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Real Consumer Spending QoQ | 3.8 | 3.9 | 5.30 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Sales QoQ | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.90 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Personal Spending MoM | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.60 | High | ||
| 12:30 | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.90 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core PCE Prices QoQ | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.35 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | PCE Prices QoQ | 5 | 3.4 | 3.95 | Low | ||
| 14:30 | EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change | 77 | 75 | 71.50 | Low | ||