
Core PCE Inflation Rises 2.6% in March, As Expected
Published on April 30, 2025
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the core PCE price index, rose 2.6% year-over-year in March, marking the lowest level for the index since June. This was consistent with the forecast and a slowdown from 3.0% in February. On a monthly basis, the index was flat, lower than the expected 0.1% growth.
