FX.co ★ US Core PCE Prices Rise 0.2% as Expected

In August 2025, the core PCE price index in the United States, a key metric for assessing underlying inflation and notably excluding volatile and energy prices, increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month. This rise mirrored the July figures and met market forecasts. On a year-over-year basis, the index experienced a 2.9% uptick.