Fed-Preferred Inflation Calendar
Latest PCE Inflation Report and 2026 Dates
August 2026 PCE inflation rose 0.3% monthly and 3.4% yearly; core PCE rose 0.2% monthly and 3.0% yearly. See the latest report, chart, and dates.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Data and formulas checked October 2, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Latest official result
August 2026 U.S. PCE inflation report
Released September 30, 2026 · current BEA estimate · Personal Income and Outlays
The PCE price index rose 0.3% in August and 3.4% over 12 months. Excluding food and energy, core PCE increased 0.2% for the month and 3.0% over 12 months.
Headline PCE · 12 months
3.4%
3.4% in July
Headline PCE · monthly
+0.3%
+0.1% in July
Core PCE · 12 months
3.0%
3.0% in July
Core PCE · monthly
+0.2%
+0.1% in July
Income and spending context
Personal income rose +0.2% and current-dollar consumer spending rose +0.9%. Real spending increased 0.6%, while the personal saving rate was 4.1%.
Personal income
+0.2%
Disposable income
+0.3%
Real PCE
0.6%
Saving rate
4.1%
Current-dollar services spending increased $76.7 billion; goods spending increased $114.1 billion.
Headline and core PCE: 2026 monthly trend
Month-over-month percentage changes, seasonally adjusted.
Series: PCEPI · PCEPILFE
| Period | Headline PCE | Core PCE |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | +0.3% | +0.4% |
| February 2026 | +0.3% | +0.3% |
| March 2026 | +0.6% | +0.3% |
| April 2026 | +0.4% | +0.3% |
| May 2026 | +0.4% | +0.3% |
| June 2026 | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| July 2026 | +0.1% | +0.1% |
| August 2026 | +0.3% | +0.2% |
Primary data sources: BEA August 2026 Personal Income and Outlays release · BEA PCE price index overview · FRED headline PCE price index series · FRED core PCE price index series
BEA estimates are subject to revision. The September 30, 2026 release will include the annual update to the National Economic Accounts and supersede currently published estimates. This is not a forecast or trading signal.
Direct answer
The next PCE Inflation release is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. It covers September 2026.
Countdown to the next release
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Next scheduled release
Thursday, October 29, 2026
8:30 AM ET · covers September 2026
Most recent release
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
8:30 AM ET · covered August 2026
Complete 2026 Release Schedule
What this release measures
The PCE price index measures price changes for goods and services purchased by, or on behalf of, U.S. households. BEA publishes it inside the monthly Personal Income and Outlays report.
The release includes headline and core PCE inflation as well as personal income, spending, disposable income, and saving. The broader report helps connect inflation with consumer demand.
Why the Federal Reserve watches it
The Federal Reserve defines price stability as 2% inflation over the longer run, measured by the annual change in the PCE price index.
PCE and CPI are related but not interchangeable. Coverage, category weights, and formulas differ, so the Fed reviews both plus wages, expectations, and other price data.
How to read the schedule
- The latest official result above is BEA’s current August 2026 estimate, released on September 30, 2026. BEA’s annual update revised earlier months, so the chart uses the current series.
- Every 2026 date and 8:30 AM ET publication time in the table comes from BEA’s official release schedule and published 2026 release-date table.
- The February through April timing reflects dates rescheduled after the October–November 2025 government shutdown.
- “Period covered” identifies the month measured by the release, not the publication month.
- BEA can revise estimates and release dates; use the linked official schedule for time-sensitive decisions.
Primary schedule source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the latest PCE inflation report show?
The latest official estimate, released September 30, 2026 for August 2026, showed headline PCE inflation up 0.3% for the month and 3.4% over 12 months. Core PCE inflation was up 0.2% monthly and 3.0% over 12 months.
When is the next PCE inflation report?
As reviewed on October 2, 2026, the next Personal Income and Outlays report is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. It includes PCE inflation for September 2026.
What time is PCE inflation released?
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis schedules Personal Income and Outlays, including the PCE price indexes, for 8:30 AM Eastern Time.
Why does the Fed prefer PCE over CPI?
PCE covers a broader range of household spending and its weights adjust as consumers substitute between items. The Fed states its 2% inflation objective using the PCE price index.
What is core PCE inflation?
Core PCE is the PCE price index excluding food and energy. Policymakers watch it as one way to assess underlying inflation, while still considering headline inflation and other measures.