AI Data Insight
US Q3 2026 Personal Consumption Expenditures reached 22,250.4 billion USD, a slight increase from the previous Q2 2026 value. Although nominal spending continues to hit new highs, real growth after adjusting for inflation has nearly stagnated, with goods spending even showing a contraction. Analysts point out that high prices continue to erode purchasing power, and future consumption momentum will face the dual challenges of the labor market and inflation stickiness.