Core PCE Inflation Rises 2.9% in July, as Expected

Published on August 29, 2025

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the core PCE price index, rose 2.9% year-over-year in July. This was consistent with the forecast and a slight pickup from June's 2.8% reading. On a monthly basis, the core index was up 0.3%, as expected.

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