AI Data Insight
The US seasonally adjusted nondurable goods PCE price index for Q3 2026 slipped from the previous value of 125.186 to 124.719, reflecting an easing of price pressure on the goods side. With the softening of prices for gasoline and other energy goods, coupled with consumers becoming more cautious about daily spending, nondurable goods have become a key force in curbing the rise of overall inflation, providing breathing room for the Federal Reserve's policy in the short term.