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5Y Breakeven

5Y Breakeven stands at 2.25% as of July 15, 2026, down from 2.48% a year earlier. The reading sits in the 66th percentile of its history back to 2003.

3.64%1.15%-1.33% 2003 2014 2026
5Y Breakeven, 2003–2026. Updated 2026-07-16.
Latest (July 15, 2026)2.25%
One year ago2.48%
10-year range0.14% – 3.59%
Percentile vs. full history66th
History2003–2026 (5887 observations)

What it is & how to read it

The 5-year breakeven inflation rate: the inflation rate that would make 5-year nominal Treasuries and 5-year TIPS equally profitable, i.e. the bond market's priced-in inflation expectation. Rising breakevens signal markets expect hotter inflation.

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