Recent observations
Core PCE12-month percent change, excluding food and energy
Latest: Jun 2026
Latest: Jun 2026
Accessible data table
| Observation 1 | 2.9 |
| Observation 2 | 3 |
| Observation 3 | 3.1 |
| Observation 4 | 3.4 |
| Observation 5 | 3.5 |
| Observation 6 | 3.4 |
| Observation 7 | 3.3 |
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis · Values shown are a compact recent snapshot, not a complete history.
What it measures
Measures prices paid for personal consumption, excluding food and energy, using chain-type weights.
Why markets care
The Federal Reserve emphasizes PCE inflation because its weights adjust with spending patterns and its coverage is broad.
Limitations
- Exclusions do not remove all volatility.
- Revisions mean the value known today may differ from the first release.
Revision awareness
Subject to routine monthly and comprehensive NIPA revisions