PCE: Fed's Choice Inflation Gauge Rises to 3.2% for March

PCE: Fed's choice inflation gauge rises to 3.2% for March

The personal consumption expenditures index increased by 3.5% on an annual basis in March, the highest rate of inflation since 2023, the BEA reports.

U.S. Inflation Hits 3.2% As Oil Prices Drive Costs Higher

The US inflation remained elevated in March as energy-driven price pressures persisted. According to the US Commerce Department, the core personal consumption expenditures index rose 0.3% for the month, taking the annual rate to 3.2%, in line with expectations. The report said overall inflation, including food and energy, increased 0.7% monthly and 3.5% annually, reflecting the impact of rising oil prices linked to the Iran conflict. U.S PCE INF…

Core PCE inflation cools as expected in March

March Core PCE Price Index: +0.3% M/M vs. +0.3% consensus and +0.4% prior, according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday.

US Annual PCE Inflation Rises To 3.5% In March As Expected, Signaling Stubborn Price Pressures

BitcoinWorld US Annual PCE Inflation Rises to 3.5% in March as Expected, Signaling Stubborn Price Pressures The US annual PCE inflation rate rose to 3.5% in March 2025, matching market expectations. This key inflation measure, closely watched by the Federal Reserve, signals that price pressures remain persistent despite aggressive monetary policy tightening. The data, released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), confirms that inflation is…

Energy Prices Boost Annual Inflation to Near Three-Year High

Since the commencement of the U.S. and Iran war, energy prices have soared, and the latest findings from the Bureau of Economic Analysis’ Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index (the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation) found that catching up. The PCE price index experienced a large bump in March 2026; after hovering around 2.9% annual… The post Energy Prices Boost Annual Inflation to Near Three-Year High appeared first on RISM…