The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. Core PCE excludes food and energy.
Core PCE is the Fed's benchmark for 2% inflation target. A 0.3%+ MoM core print increases rate hike probability and typically strengthens USD while pressuring equities.
| Date | Currency | Period | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 13:30 BST |
USD | Q2 | 5.3 % | 5.1 % | 4.6 % |
The PCE Prices QoQ 2nd Est release is a critical component of our economic event database. Traders rely on this data to anticipate volatility in US currency pairs and related markets.
Each country's table above shows the actual result alongside the market forecast and previous reading. Comparing these three figures reveals whether the data beat, met or missed expectations - the primary driver of post-release price action.
Bookmark this page to monitor ongoing PCE Prices QoQ 2nd Est developments across all reporting nations. Combine these fundamentals with our candlestick pattern signals for higher-probability trade entries timed around scheduled volatility.