Inflation: PCE Price Gauge Rises 2.7%, Wall Street Reacts Surprisingly – Get the Latest Updates Here
In New York City, the all-items PCE price gauge rose by 2.7%, slightly higher than the estimated 2.6%. This increase includes food and energy costs. On a monthly basis, both measures saw a 0.3% increase, in line with expectations and equal to the rise seen in February. Despite the rise in prices, consumers demonstrated resilience in their spending habits. Personal spending increased by 0.8% during the month, exceeding the estimated 0.7%. Personal income also saw …