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August PCE cools, delaying December hike and supporting S&P 500 near-term

Sep 30, 2026, 3:49 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Cooler-than-expected PCE readings reduce near-term rate-hike pressure, boosting risk assets. The market already priced in potential December tightening, and the data supports a cautious path for the Fed, potentially sustaining multiple-session S&P 500 gains as earnings season proceeds.

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August core PCE rose 0.2% MoM (3.0% YoY) and overall PCE 0.3% (3.4% YoY), both under estimates. This reduces near-term pressure for a October hike and points to December as the likely next move, boosting risk assets. A strong earnings season and easing macro headwinds could push the S&P 500 toward year-end highs.

Core PCE rose 0.2% MoM (3.0% YoY); below expectations.
Overall PCE rose 0.3% MoM (3.4% YoY); below estimates.
Fed Oct hike odds fell to 37%; December seen as next move.
Gasoline up 4.4% in Aug; energy costs pressured inflation.
GDP Q2 growth at 2.2% annualized; ADP Sept private payrolls +90k.

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