AI Data Insight
Latest data shows that the seasonally adjusted index for U.S. PCE durable goods prices in May 2026 rose slightly to 109.66, edging higher than the previous value of 109.621. Although the overall PCE's year-over-year increase of 4.1% met market expectations, strong consumer spending and the stickiness of service sector inflation continue to put policy pressure on the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates.