Why Does the Fed Prefer PCE Over CPI?
Inflation has been top of mind in recent years. Most of Wall Street follows the CPI but the Fed favors the PCE. Here's why.
VIEW US Feb PCE prices index shows inflation picture still a conundrum
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.3% in February after advancing by an unrevised 0.3% in ...
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed core prices ticked higher in February
The Commerce Department released the February personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, which showed that inflation ...
Core inflation ticks up, with PCE report showing prices rising faster than economists had forecast
A closely watched measure of inflation shows that prices excluding fuel and food ticked up in February. Here's what to know.
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The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge rose more than expected in February
The Consumer Price Index is the traditional measure of inflation, but lately the Federal Reserve has paid closer attention to ...
February Personal Income And Spending (And PCE Inflation)
Income up strongly, with spending positive – but core inflation a bit hotter than expected.February income grew at a strong 0 ...
Consumer spending ticks up — but so does inflation — amid Trump tariffs jitters
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.3% in February after advancing by an unrevised 0.3% in ...
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Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed core prices ticked higher in February
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index for February was largely in line with economists' expectations, though core prices were slightly higher than projected. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg ...
Personal Spending and Fed’s Favored Core Inflation Gauge Both Rose Last Month
U.S. personal income and consumption both rose in February, the Commerce Department said Friday. But the Fed's preferred ...