The Sunday Financial Charts| To help better understand cost projections, weekly we track current + projected inflation & interest rates. #akleg

𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: We follow two measures of inflation. 

> First, accumulated inflation (as measured by the Alaska PCE & Alaska CPI) over the last 10 years.PCE: up 42% (4.7%/yr)
CPI: up 24.8% (2.5%/yr)

> Second, the current rate + forward expectations as measured in the Treas market.Current: 2.90% (Dec)
10yr Avg: 2.43%
Next 5yrs: 2.52%  
5 yrs Beyond That: 2.34% 

𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: We track the current Fed funds rate + 10-, 20- & 30-year US Treas Bond yields.Effective Fed funds rate: 4.33%
US Treas Bond yields -- 
10-Yr: 4.65%
20-Yr: 4.92%
30-Yr: 4.87%