Based on current macro regime conditions and 30y breakeven inflation's historical behaviour in similar regimes, the model projects 2.24% by 2026-12-31 ( -0.4% from 2.25% today). The 68% confidence range is 1.93% to 2.55%; the wider 95% range is 1.63% to 2.85%. Methodology below the headline.
30Y Breakeven Inflation Forecast 2026
Quantitative analysis from 195 observations of 30Y Breakeven Inflation history, joined to four universal macro regime classifications. Numbers are computed, not narrated.
Performance by Window[02]
| WINDOW | N | ANN RET | ANN VOL | RET/VOL | HIT % | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 13 | 2.27% | 5.19% | 0.44 | 41.7% | 2.27% |
| 3Y | 36 | -0.15% | 10.69% | -0.01 | 48.6% | -0.44% |
| 5Y | 61 | 0.00% | 12.71% | 0.00 | 46.7% | 0.00% |
| 10Y | 121 | 2.49% | 15.23% | 0.16 | 54.2% | 27.84% |
| All | 195 | -0.55% | 15.88% | -0.03 | 50.0% | -8.54% |
Annualized total return = (1 + total)^(1/years) - 1. Ret/Vol is the annualized return divided by annualized volatility (Sharpe-equivalent without risk-free subtraction). Hit % = pct of single periods that were positive.
Where We Are Now[03]
Historical Analogs[06]
Periods where 30Y Breakeven Inflation sat at a similar percentile rank to today, with what happened over the next 30 / 90 / 252 trading days. Analogs are clustered to avoid double-counting nearby dates.
| DATE | VALUE | +30D | +90D | +1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | 2.2500 | -2.22% | 2.67% | -1.33% |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2.2400 | 0.89% | 4.46% | 4.91% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 2.2300 | 1.79% | 10.76% | 1.79% |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 2.2400 | 2.23% | 0.89% | 0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 2.2200 | 3.15% | 8.11% | 2.25% |
Worst Historical Drawdown[07]
Largest Single-Period Moves[09]
- Oct 1, 201015.17%
- Mar 1, 202214.22%
- Nov 1, 201610.50%
- Mar 1, 201610.46%
- Jul 1, 20118.16%
- Mar 1, 2020-23.21%
- Sep 1, 2011-15.29%
- Jul 1, 2010-10.17%
- Jul 1, 2022-10.12%
- Aug 1, 2019-9.44%
Calendar-Month Seasonality[10]
Average single-period return aggregated by the calendar month in which the period ended.
| MONTH | AVG RETURN | HIT % | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.61% | 68.8% | 16 |
| February | -0.02% | 43.8% | 16 |
| March | 0.50% | 58.8% | 17 |
| April | 1.37% | 64.7% | 17 |
| May | -0.85% | 50.0% | 16 |
| June | -2.44% | 6.3% | 16 |
| July | -0.16% | 56.3% | 16 |
| August | -1.11% | 37.5% | 16 |
| September | -0.21% | 56.3% | 16 |
| October | 2.55% | 62.5% | 16 |
| November | 1.77% | 56.3% | 16 |
| December | -1.38% | 37.5% | 16 |
N = 195 OBS · GENERATED 2026-05-18 11:30Z
Forecast Approach
regime implied: The current macro regime classification (Goldilocks, Reflation, Stagflation, or Deflation) dictates the expected direction and magnitude of movement, calibrated against historical regime performance.
Key Drivers & Risks
- •Macro regime
- •Monetary policy
- •Risk appetite
Historical Volatility
Moderate
Frequently Asked Questions
What factors could push 30Y Breakeven Inflation higher?▾
The primary drivers that tend to lift 30Y Breakeven Inflation depend on the current macro regime. Financial conditions indexes are the Fed's dashboard. The Chicago Fed's NFCI blends over 100 inputs spanning equity volatility, credit spreads, funding stress, and leverage. Real yields across the TIPS curve reveal the true cost of capital after inflation, while liquidity measures (reverse repo, TGA, reserves) show whether the system is flush or stressed. Together they form the transmission belt from policy rate to real economy. Convex tracks these drivers live across the TIPS & Breakevens category and flags when multiple forces align in the same direction. See the "Key Drivers & Risks" section on this page for the current list, and check the regime dashboard for how the macro backdrop is currently tilted.
What factors could push 30Y Breakeven Inflation lower?▾
The same transmission channels that drive 30Y Breakeven Inflation higher operate in reverse when conditions flip. The risk drivers listed above map directly to scenarios that, if triggered, would pull this metric in the opposite direction. Convex aggregates these into a scenario-weighted probability distribution rather than a point forecast, so the magnitude depends on which scenarios activate.
Where does consensus see 30Y Breakeven Inflation heading?▾
Rather than publish a point target that goes stale the day after release, Convex assembles consensus from the macro regime classification, active scenario probabilities, and historical base rates. Point forecasts from banks and strategists are worth reading for context, but they typically cluster around the consensus and miss the tail events that actually move markets. The scenario-weighted approach here captures that tail risk explicitly.
What is the historical range for 30Y Breakeven Inflation?▾
Historical ranges for 30Y Breakeven Inflation vary dramatically by regime. A level that is extreme in Goldilocks can be routine in Stagflation, and vice versa. The Historical Volatility section on this page describes the typical range and regime-specific behavior. For the full multi-decade history, visit the 30Y Breakeven Inflation chart page, which includes selectable time ranges up to five years and downloadable data.
How often is the 30Y Breakeven Inflation forecast updated?▾
This forecast page recalculates whenever the underlying data or regime classification changes, typically within hours of new data releases. The scenario probabilities refresh daily as the macro state is regenerated. Specific drivers listed on this page reflect the current state of the Convex regime engine, not static historical assumptions.
Is this forecast actionable for trading?▾
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