US Core PCE Prices Rise Less than Expected

The core PCE price index in the US, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of underlying inflation in the US economy, rose by 0.2% from the previous month in April 2026, following a 0.3% increase in March, below market forecasts of 0.3%. From the previous year, the core PCE price index rose by an expected 3.3%, up from 3.2% in the prior month, remaining well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.

The core PCE price index in the US, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of underlying inflation in the US economy, rose by 0.3% from the previous month in March 2026, following a 0.4% increase in February, in line with market forecasts. From the previous year, the core PCE price index rose by an expected 3.2%, up from 3% in the prior month, remaining well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.

The core PCE price index in the US, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of underlying inflation in the US economy, rose by 0.4% from the previous month in February of 2026, sustaining the 10-month high recorded over the previous two months. Figures came in line with the market consensus. From the previous year, the core PCE price index rose by 3%, down from 3.1% in the prior month and remaining well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.