The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation index was unchanged from June, holding at a 3.7% annual pace in July. The result was hotter than expected, pointing to stubborn inflationary pressures.
WHO:Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data
WHAT:July PCE inflation held at a 3.7% annual pace and was unchanged from June.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:54 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The July PCE inflation reading remained unchanged from June, indicating persistent inflationary pressure.
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