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Traders and economists are focused on the personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, amid expectations of continued volatility in inflation data. Coverage, including analysis from The New York Times, warns that price pressures may remain uneven, keeping investors cautious about the outlook for interest rates and the broader economy.
- 2US changes PCE inflation calculation ahead of key data release▼“The market🚨will heavily discount today's PCE # inflation data. The US🚨just changed the way PCE inflation is calculated:
The United States has changed the methodology used to calculate the PCE inflation index, revising three key categories and restating data back to 2021. The change takes effect with today's release and could reduce the Core PCE reading. Traders and analysts say markets will heavily discount the new figures, raising concerns about how to compare the revised data with prior inflation trends.
- 3Bitcoin steadies as soft PCE inflation data eases Fed hike bets▼Bitcoin steadies as soft PCE cools October Fed rate hike bets
Bitcoin held steady after US inflation data came in softer than expected, with the PCE price index cooling expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in October. Traders read the data as a positive signal for risk assets, easing pressure on crypto markets and helping bitcoin consolidate after recent volatility. Analysts say Fed policy expectations remain a key driver of bitcoin's price action.
- 4US inflation data beats forecasts, Bitcoin rallies●Inflationsdaten deutlich besser als die Prognosen # Bitcoin zieht deutlich an PCE-Kernrate Preisindex (Jahr) (Aug) 3,0 %
New US economic data came in better than expected: the core PCE price index rose 3.0 percent year-on-year in August instead of the forecast 3.3 percent, and 0.2 percent monthly rather than 0.3 percent. Second-quarter GDP growth was also revised up to 2.2 percent from 1.5 percent. Lower-than-expected inflation lifted hopes of easier monetary policy, and Bitcoin rose sharply on the news.
- 5Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Shows Prices Still Rising●Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Points to Continued Price Pressures https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/business/pce-infl
The latest reading of the PCE index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, points to continued price pressures in the US economy. The report arrives as policymakers weigh whether further interest rate moves are needed, and economists and markets are watching closely for clues about the path of monetary policy.
- 6US PCE inflation falls to 3.4 percent in August▼US-Inflationsdaten überraschen positiv! Der PCE-Index fällt im August auf 3,4 %, die Kernrate auf 3,0 % (Erwartung: 3,3
August US PCE inflation data came in below expectations, with headline inflation dropping to 3.4 percent and core inflation to 3.0 percent versus 3.3 percent forecast. Commentators say the softer figures make a Federal Reserve rate hike in October all but certain to be off the table. Bitcoin held steady around $84,300 after the release.
- 7Markets Brace for More Inflation Volatility●Bracing for More Inflation Volatility https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/business/dealbook/inflation-pce-interest-rates.
Investors and policymakers are preparing for renewed swings in inflation data, with attention focused on the personal consumption expenditures price index and its implications for interest rate policy. Analysts warn that volatile readings could complicate the Federal Reserve's path on rates, keeping markets on edge ahead of upcoming economic releases.
- 8US Stock Futures Slip Ahead of August PCE Data●🟠 UPDATE US Stock Futures Edge Lower Ahead of August PCE Data Major U.S. stock indexes advanced after the Federal Reserv
US stock futures edged lower as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge for August, the PCE price index. Major US stock indexes had advanced after the inflation reading came in lighter than expected, easing pressure on markets and reinforcing expectations about the Fed's rate path. Traders are watching closely to see what the data means for future policy moves.
- 9S&P 500 futures rise as PCE inflation comes in below expectations●Stock Market Today (Sept. 30, 2026): S&P 500 futures rise as PCE inflation comes in below expectations
US stock futures pointed higher ahead of the trading session on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, after the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE price index, came in below expectations. Softer-than-expected inflation data lifted sentiment, raising hopes that price pressures are cooling and that the central bank may have more room to ease policy in the months ahead.