US PCE inflation edges up to 3.6% in September, core at 3.1%
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The US PCE price index rose 3.6% from a year earlier in September, up from 3.4% in August, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported on Thursday, Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. ET (12:30 GMT). Core inflation edged up to 3.1%.
Key figures
| Indicator | Value | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| US PCE price index, year on yearSeptember 2026 | 3.6% | 3.4%August 2026 |
| US core PCE price index (excluding food and energy), year on yearSeptember 2026 | 3.1% | 3.0%August 2026 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Data: B-NKER (b-nker.com), CC BY 4.0.
The BEA's preliminary figures show headline PCE inflation at 3.6% for September 2026, a small rise from 3.4% in August 2026. Core PCE inflation, which excludes food and energy, edges up to 3.1% from 3.0% in August. The agency described the headline move in its own release: “From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index for September increased 3.6 percent.”
On core prices, the BEA stated: “Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased 3.1 percent from one year ago.” Both September readings are preliminary. The next PCE release is due Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET (13:30 GMT), and you can follow dates and past readings in the US personal income and outlays calendar.
Next release
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET (13:30 GMT)
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, US personal income and outlays (PCE prices), 2026-10-29
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, US personal income and outlays (PCE prices), 2026-10-29
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