# U.S. Consumer Spending Posts Biggest Monthly Gain in More Than a Year

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-09-30T12:56:45.000Z
Updated: 2026-09-30T12:56:45.000Z
Section: Investing

> Inflation-adjusted personal spending rose 0.6% in August, while the core PCE price index increased 0.2%, keeping the data central to rate expectations.

U.S. consumer spending rose 0.6% in August after adjusting for inflation, marking its biggest monthly increase since March 2025 and underscoring the economy’s continued momentum as markets assess the path for interest rates.

The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, increased 0.3% from July. Core PCE inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.2% during the month.

The spending increase provides fresh evidence that household demand remains a source of economic strength despite continuing price pressures. The inflation readings will factor into expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy decisions and can shape sentiment across crypto markets.

The August figures arrive as investors weigh whether policymakers will keep interest rates unchanged at their October meeting.