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US September PCE inflation rises to 3.6%, core up 0.3% month-over-month

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 29, 2026, 8:32 AM EDTUpdated Oct 29, 2026, 8:33 AM EDT

September PCE inflation rose to 3.6% year-over-year, with core PCE at 3.1% and up 0.3% month-over-month. The data confirms CPI, PPI, and PCE are all rising again, reinforcing expectations for a December rate hike. Personal income and spending both missed forecasts.

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WHAT WE KNOW

September PCE inflation: 3.6% year-over-year.
Core PCE: 3.1% year-over-year, +0.3% month-over-month.