# U.S. Core PCE Inflation Rises 3% in August, Below Forecast

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-09-30T12:33:07.000Z
Updated: 2026-09-30T12:33:07.000Z
Section: Investing

> The annual reading came in below the 3.3% expectation, shaping expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and crypto markets.

U.S. core personal consumption expenditures inflation rose 3% year over year in August, below the 3.3% expectation and shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut path and crypto markets.

The previous figure was revised from 3.3% to 3%, bringing the latest result in line with the revised prior reading.

The data was released Sept. 30 and is shaping expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and crypto markets.