The dream of a "pivot" to lower interest rates in early 2026 has been dealt a staggering blow following the release of the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index ... The latest PCE ...
This week’s main event may be the Fed minutes, US PCE, and the delayed US Q4 GDP report. The December PCE report will offer fresh insights into consumption while the GDP should provide insight into the health of the largest economy in the world ... .
In a report released for the final period of 2025, the CorePersonal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index—the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric—rose by a sharp 0.4% month-over-month in December.
December CorePCEInflation Exceeds Economic Forecasts ...The core PCE index, which excludes volatile food and energy components, increased 0.4% from November levels ... Federal Reserve officials consistently emphasize the core PCE index’s importance.
December PCEInflationData Analysis and CoreComponents. The December PCE report provides essential insights into current economic conditions. The core PCE price index, which excludes volatile food and energy components, increased 3.2% year-over-year.