UOB senior economist Alvin Liew said in a report US inf may have peaked in Q2, but energy-price uncertainty leaves a risk of renewed inflation. He said falling energy prices have helped cool inf, but energy remains elevated and a rebound in oil—especially if Middle East tensions intensify—could quickly reverse recent disinflation. UOB projects average US headline CPI and core CPI in 2026 of about 3.5% and 2.8%, respectively.

2026-08-13

UOB senior economist Alvin Liew said in a report US inf may have peaked in Q2, but energy-price uncertainty leaves a risk of renewed inflation. He said falling energy prices have helped cool inf, but energy remains elevated and a rebound in oil—especially if Middle East tensions intensify—could quickly reverse recent disinflation. UOB projects average US headline CPI and core CPI in 2026 of about 3.5% and 2.8%, respectively.