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27 August 2026World Economy

US core PCE rises 0.2% in July

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose 0.2% month-on-month in July.

The data showed inflation pressures remain firm ahead of the September Federal Reserve meeting and the Jackson Hole policy discussion.

Important Points for Exam

Quick revision notes

  1. 1Core PCE: +0.2% in July
  2. 2US inflation
  3. 3Federal Reserve
  4. 4Jackson Hole

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Practice Questions

1 MCQ

Q1. Which statement correctly describes “US core PCE rises 0.2% in July”?

Correct answer: D

The data showed inflation pressures remain firm ahead of the September Federal Reserve meeting and the Jackson Hole policy discussion.