PCE Inflation 2.8% in February, Core 3.0%
Summary
The ABA DataBank reported that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.8% year-over-year in February, with core PCE inflation at 3.0%. Both figures were in line with economist expectations, providing updated consumer spending and price trend data for banks and financial institutions.
What changed
The ABA DataBank released February 2026 PCE inflation figures showing headline PCE at 2.8% and core PCE (excluding food and energy) at 3.0%, consistent with market expectations. This economic data release provides updated consumer price information for the banking industry.
For banks and financial institutions, PCE inflation figures inform monetary policy expectations, interest rate projections, and broader economic outlook. While this data release creates no immediate compliance obligations, it serves as a key input for financial forecasting, loan pricing, and risk assessment. Institutions should incorporate these readings into their economic scenario planning.
What to do next
- Monitor for additional economic data releases
- Review inflation trends for lending and pricing decisions
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ABA DataBank: PCE inflation in line with expectations in February
April 9, 2026 Reading Time: 1 min read The February Personal Income and Outlays report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that the headline personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 2.8% year over year, consistent with expectations and flat from the previous month. Core PCE inflation (excluding food and energy prices) was up at 3.0% year over year as expected, down from January’s 3.1%.
The ABA Office of the Chief Economist believes that the February data shows that inflation was still well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target even before the current geopolitical conflicts. Higher price growth will keep pressuring margins and weakening overall profitability for both financial services and their clients, as rising costs and macroeconomic uncertainty erode financial performance.
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