AI Data Insight
In the second quarter of 2026, the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Quantity Index rose to 126.54, a steady increase from the previous value of 125.887. Although Q2 GDP growth slowed to 1.5%, real consumer demand and the AI investment wave remain the core drivers supporting the economy. As core PCE inflation cooled in June, the short-term pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates has eased, which is expected to sustain overall consumption momentum.