International Economic

US PCE inflation strengthens in August amid solid consumer spending

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Wednesday 30 Sep 2026

(Sharecast News) - US inflation firmed in August, with the personal consumption expenditures price index rising 0.3% on the month and 3.4% year‑on‑year, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Core PCE, which strips out volatile food and energy costs, increased 0.2% on the month and 3.0% over the year.

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