Real Consumer Spending represents the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services purchased by households. As the largest component of GDP in many developed economies, it is a critical indicator of economic health and consumer confidence. Persistent growth in spending suggests a robust labor market and supports overall economic expansion.
It is derived from Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and adjusted for price changes using the PCE Price Index. This removes the effects of inflation to show the actual volume of consumption.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.60 | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 2.00 | 2.40 | -0.40 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 2.40 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 0.00 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 3.50 | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 2.50 | 1.60 | +0.90 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 1.60 | 1.40 | +0.20 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1.40 | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0.50 | 1.20 | -0.70 |
| May 29, 2025 | 1.20 | 1.80 | -0.60 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.80 | 1.20 | +0.60 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 4.00 | 4.20 | -0.20 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 4.20 | 4.20 | 0.00 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 4.20 | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 3.70 | 3.50 | +0.20 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 3.50 | 3.70 | -0.20 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 2.80 | 2.90 | -0.10 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 2.90 | 2.30 | +0.60 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 2.30 | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 1.50 | 2.00 | -0.50 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 2.50 | 2.80 | -0.30 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 3.00 | 2.80 | +0.20 |
