AI Data Insight
US real personal disposable income for the third quarter of 2026 (August) reached $18.41 trillion, marking a significant increase of approximately 1.59% from the previous value. Although external official data showed a flattening growth in August, the provided data reflects a robust improvement in real purchasing power. Driven by wage growth and falling inflation, consumer spending is expected to remain resilient in the short term, though attention must still be paid to the financial pressure faced by low-income groups.