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US Consumers Defy Expectations in August: Robust Spending Challenges Fed's Rate Cut Path

US consumer spending surged in August, topping estimates and showcasing remarkable resilience despite modest price pressures, according to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Friday, September 26, 2025. This stronger-than-anticipated consumer activity, which saw spending rise by 0.6%

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Inflation Watch: PCE Data Confirms Expectations, But What Does it Mean for the Market's Next Moves?

The financial markets today are abuzz following the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index data for July 2025, a critical inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve. While the figures largely aligned with analyst expectations, they present a nuanced picture of the U.S. economy: moderate