# What the PCE Price Index Reveals About Consumer Spending in 2026

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Published: 2026-07-08T08:29:05+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Economic Indicators with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why the PCE price index, not CPI, is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. Using fresh data from July 2026 — including a 131.5 PCE reading and a 2.25 percent breakeven rate — they break down how consumer spending patterns, substitution bias, and service-sector costs shape monetary policy. Lucas explains why the core PCE matters for rate decisions, while Luna questions whether the Fed's focus on PCE is outdated given new spending trends. Tune in to understand how this indicator affects your portfolio and mortgage rate outlook. #PCEPriceIndex #CorePCE #Inflation #FederalReserve #ConsumerSpending #EconomicIndicators #FOMC #MonetaryPolicy #BreakevenRate #RealGDP #BusinessInventories #ServiceSector #Economics #MacroData #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #2026Economy #InflationGauge Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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