Consumer Spending measures the monthly change in the total value of inflation-adjusted expenditures made by households on goods and services. It is a primary driver of economic growth, often accounting for more than two-thirds of total economic activity in developed nations. Analysts use this data to assess the strength of consumer demand and its potential impact on future GDP and inflation.
The data is typically compiled from retail sales reports and service provider surveys, then adjusted for price changes using the PCE deflator to reflect real volume changes.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.10 | +0.40 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 0.60 | -0.10 | +0.70 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.20 | +0.30 |
| May 29, 2026 | -0.50 | -0.10 | -0.40 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.90 | 0.70 | +0.20 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | -0.60 | -0.40 | -0.20 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | -0.30 | -0.10 | -0.20 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.30 | +0.10 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.00 | +0.30 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 0.10 | 0.30 | -0.20 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | -0.30 | -0.30 | 0.00 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 0.60 | -0.30 | +0.90 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.10 | +0.10 |
| May 28, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.80 | -0.50 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -1.00 | 0.00 | -1.00 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | -0.10 | 0.30 | -0.40 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | -0.50 | -0.60 | +0.10 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.10 | +0.60 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.10 | +0.20 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.40 | -0.10 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | -0.50 | -0.20 | -0.30 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 1.50 | 0.20 | +1.30 |
| May 31, 2024 | -0.80 | 0.20 | -1.00 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | -0.30 | -0.10 | -0.20 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.60 | +0.20 ↑ |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0 ↓ |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.70 | 0.90 | +0.20 ↑ |
