Core PCE Inflation Rises 2.8% in June, Higher Than Expected

Published on July 31, 2025

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the core PCE price index, rose 2.8% year-over-year in June. This was higher than the expected 2.7% growth and a slight pickup from May. On a monthly basis, the core index was up 0.3%, as expected.

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