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Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation rose slightly in September

Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation rose slightly in September

Summary

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.5% in September, after declining in August, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The index was 3.6% higher than in September 2025 and is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation.

Key Facts

  • The PCE price index rose 0.5% in September.
  • The index had declined in August.
  • Prices measured by the index were up 3.6% from September 2025.
  • The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the data on Thursday.
  • The Federal Reserve uses the PCE price index as its preferred inflation measure.
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