USA: PCE inflation rises 0.4% monthly and 2.8% annually in January, meeting forecasts

He Underlying Price Index for Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) rose 0.4% monthly in January after growing 0.2% in January, as published by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase, which is in line with expectations, is the largest recorded in eleven months.

He Annual PCE has moderated to 2.8% from 2.9% the previous month, reaching its lowest level of growth since March 2021. The result has met market expectations.

The Personal income grew 1% in January, exceeding December's 0.3% and the estimated 0.4%. Personal expenses, on the other hand, grew by 0.2% compared to the previous 0.7%, as expected.

dollar reaction

The Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen after the data from the 103.95 area to the vicinity of 103.80. At the time of writing, the greenback is trading above 103.86, losing 0.07% daily.

Source: Fx Street

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