About This Trend

Core PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) price index is a measure of inflation that excludes volatile food and energy prices, providing a more stable gauge of price trends.

The Core PCE index is currently trending due to its recent acceleration, reaching a 3.5% pace in the first quarter, the highest in a year. This surge is significant as it influences the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions, particularly regarding interest rates. .

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