What is United States's core pce price index right now?

Core PCE Price Index in United States is 131 as of Jul 2026.

What are the historical extremes for United States's core pce price index?

The all-time high is 131 (Jul 2026); the record low is 15.50 (Jan 1959), over a series starting in 1959.

How often is this series updated?

Core PCE Price Index for United States is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

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United States Core PCE Price Index

131▲ +0.32

Jul 2026 · Monthly

The Core PCE Price Index rose to 130.658 in July 2026 from 130.338 in June. This marks the highest reading on record for the series, which dates back to January 1959. The index has climbed steadily from its all-time low of 15.501 in 1959.

United States Core PCE Price Index, 1990–2026

Actual	Previous	Highest	Lowest	Dates	Frequency
131	130	131Jul 2026	15.50Jan 1959	1959 – 2026	Monthly

About this series

Core PCE Price Index in United States averaged 88.35 from 1959 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 131 in Jul 2026 and a record low of 15.50 in Jan 1959. The series is reported monthly with history from 1959.

The Core PCE Price Index measures the change in prices of goods and services purchased by individuals, excluding food and energy. It is reported as an index value on a monthly basis. The series spans from January 1959 to the present, providing a long-term view of underlying inflation trends.

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United States Core PCE Price Index

The Core PCE Price Index rose to 130.658 in July 2026 from 130.338 in June. This marks the highest reading on record for the series, which dates back to January 1959. The index has climbed steadily from its all-time low of 15.501 in 1959.

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