Fed-Preferred Inflation Calendar
PCE Inflation Release Dates 2026
The next PCE inflation report is August 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET. See the complete 2026 PCE release schedule, countdown, reference months, and BEA source.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Data and formulas checked August 23, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Direct answer
The next PCE Inflation release is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. It covers July 2026.
Countdown to the next release
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Next scheduled release
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
8:30 AM ET · covers July 2026
Most recent release
Thursday, July 30, 2026
8:30 AM ET · covered June 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
- 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
When is the next PCE inflation report?
As reviewed on August 23, 2026, the next Personal Income and Outlays report is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. It includes PCE inflation for July 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.