The Inflation Dashboard
Why your savings are losing value — and what the data says about protecting them.
Headline CPI
3.32%
FRED · CPIAUCSL · YoY
Core CPI
2.67%
FRED · CPILFESL · YoY
M2 Growth (YoY)
4.6%
FRED · M2SL · YoY
Fed Funds Rate
3.64%
FRED · FEDFUNDS
Current Situation — March 2026
Oil spike and sticky services inflation keep pressure on
Brent crude is up 12% since January following escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Historically, oil shocks feed into CPI with a 6–8 week lag — expect headline inflation to tick up in Q2. Meanwhile, services inflation (shelter, insurance) remains stubbornly elevated despite the Fed holding rates steady. Central banks continued buying gold at a record pace through Q1 2026.
M2 Money Supply
M2 money supply has grown 47% since 2020 — more dollars chasing the same goods drives inflation structurally higher.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), series M2SL
Asset Performance vs Inflation
How gold, silver, Bitcoin, and the S&P 500 have performed against inflation over different timeframes.
The proof lies in the data: let’s examine how gold, silver, Bitcoin, and the S&P 500 have performed in the fight against inflation. Over the past 3 years, with an average annualized return, silver by 26.2%, Bitcoin by 21.0% and gold by 12.4% have all outperformed the S&P 500, showcasing their strength during inflationary periods. Recently, silver stands out as the top performer over the past year with an impressive 121.7% return, making it a standout choice for wealth protection. Explore the 1-year performance trends below to determine the best shield for your assets against inflation’s impact.
Performance Trends
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