The trend since 2019.
The current read: Core PCE Inflation is at 3.41% as of May 2026. Source: FRED/BEA via Indicators IQ.
Why it matters.
If inflation keeps climbing, the Fed may need to hold interest rates higher for longer, which keeps borrowing costs up for mortgages and car loans while also eroding the purchasing power of your paycheck and savings. This directly affects how much your money buys and what you'll pay to borrow.
Where it fits.
Core PCE Inflation feeds the Inflation & the Fed view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.