Early projections for the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) suggest a 2.3% increase, reflecting easing inflation and shifting economic dynamics. Influences include declining consumer price index trends, fluctuating energy and food prices, and potential impacts from new tariffs. The final COLA, crucial for retirees and federal annuitants, will be determined by inflation data from t... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/cola-2026-predictions