AI Data Insight
According to DataTrack data, the US PCE goods price index edged up to 119.746 in July 2026, rising 0.26% from the previous month, highlighting that goods-side inflation remains stubborn. Although the market initially expected a slight pullback, under the dual impact of higher prices for durable goods such as electronics and the lagging effect of energy costs, the path to cooling overall inflation remains fraught with challenges.