AI Data Insight
Latest data shows that the US nominal PCE for durable goods in Q2 2026 recorded an annualized quarter-over-quarter growth rate of 5.0%. Although slightly down from the previous 6.7%, it maintains a steady expansion. Despite overall US GDP growth slowing to a worse-than-expected 1.5% due to factors like the trade deficit, core consumption such as durable goods remains robust, serving as a key pillar defending against an economic stall.