U.S. Core PCE Price Index Rises 0.3% in September, Annual Inflation at 2.1%

In September, the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 0.2% from the previous month, according to the latest data.

In September, the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 0.2% from the previous month, according to the latest data. Within this measure, goods prices saw a slight decline of 0.1%, while service prices increased by 0.3%. Food prices rose by 0.4%, contrasting with a 2.0% drop in energy prices. When excluding the more volatile food and energy categories, the core PCE price index registered a 0.3% month-over-month increase.

Year-over-year, the PCE price index showed a 2.1% increase for September. This includes a 1.2% decrease in goods prices and a 3.7% rise in services. Food prices were up by 1.2%, while energy costs fell sharply by 8.1%. The core PCE price index, which excludes food and energy, rose 2.7% over the past year, reflecting continued inflation pressures, particularly in the services sector.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis