AI Data Insight
The latest US PCE Durable Goods Price Index for May 2026 (Q2 2026) fell to 109.621, a slight retreat from the previous value of 109.642, indicating a temporary easing of inflation pressure on the goods side. However, driven by energy and service sector costs, the overall PCE year-over-year growth rate reached 4.1% in the same period, setting a three-year high. Against the backdrop of falling consumer savings rates and sticky core inflation, the market is concerned that the Federal Reserve may prolong its tightening cycle.