Personal Spending, also known as Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), measures the total value of goods and services purchased by households in the United States. It is a critical component of the economy, accounting for more than two-thirds of domestic economic activity. Changes in spending patterns provide insights into consumer confidence and future GDP growth. This monthly report helps analysts understand how inflation and income levels are affecting consumer behavior.
The data is compiled by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) using retail sales data, service provider reports, and other administrative records to estimate total consumer outlays.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 0.90 | 0.60 | +0.30 |
| May 28, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.00 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.30 | +0.10 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 0.60 | 0.50 | +0.10 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.40 | -0.10 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | -0.10 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| May 30, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.50 | +0.20 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.50 | -0.10 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | -0.20 | 0.10 | -0.30 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.50 | +0.20 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 0.40 | 0.50 | -0.10 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 0.40 | 0.30 | +0.10 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0.50 | 0.40 | +0.10 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| May 31, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 0.80 | 0.60 | +0.20 |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 0.80 | 0.50 | +0.30 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 0.70 | 0.40 | +0.30 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 0.70 | 0.50 | +0.20 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 0.80 | 0.70 | +0.10 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 0.50 | 0.40 | +0.10 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 0.10 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| May 26, 2023 | 0.80 | 0.40 | +0.40 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 0.20 | 0.30 | -0.10 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 1.80 | 1.30 | +0.50 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | -0.20 | -0.10 | -0.10 |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 0.10 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Dec 1, 2022 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 0.60 | 0.40 | +0.20 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 0.10 | 0.40 | -0.30 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 1.10 | 0.90 | +0.20 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 0.20 | 0.40 | -0.20 |
| May 27, 2022 | 0.90 | 0.70 | +0.20 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 0.30 | 0.40 | +0.10 ↑ |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 0.70 | 0.90 | +0.20 ↑ |
| May 28, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0 ↓ |
