U.S. Consumer Spending Rises Most in a Year, Core PCE Up 0.2%

The personal consumption expenditures price index increased 0.3% in August from the prior month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index rose 0.2%. Inflation-adjusted personal spending rose 0.6% from July, marking the biggest monthly jump since…

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