# Fed’s preferred inflation gauge remained elevated in August

https://mins.news/en/item/80396

- CNN, 2026-09-30 14:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/30/economy/us-pce-inflation-consumer-spending-august?Date=20260930&Profile=CNN

> New data showed that the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge remained elevated in August, underscoring the persistence of price increases above normal levels.

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