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Business● ElevatedOct 29 · Oct 29, 2026, 1:10 PM

Personal consumption spending rose 3.6% in the US in September, highlighting persistent inflation

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America

The personal consumption expenditure index in the US recorded a 3.6% increase in September, reflecting persistent inflation before the elections. The PCE increase, excluding food and energy, was 3.1%, which could influence future Federal Reserve decisions on rates.

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