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U.S. PCE inflation 3.4% in August as consumer spending jumps 0.9%
The official release, with the tables behind the headlines.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported August PCE prices up 0.3% on the month and 3.4% on the year (core: 0.2% and 3.0%). Consumer spending rose 0.9%, personal income 0.2%, and the saving rate was 4.1%.
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Personal consumption expenditures price index
After exploring Personal Income and Outlays, August 2026, to understand the number, read Personal consumption expenditures price index.
What the PCE price index measures and how it differs from the more familiar consumer price index.
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