PCE

PCE Release Date & Personal Income and Outlays Calendar

Next PCE inflation release date and time in ET, consensus forecasts, previous results and why the Fed's preferred inflation gauge matters for rate expectations.

Last updated Aug 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET

Next release
To be scheduled
Release time
8:30 AM ET
Published by
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Frequency
Monthly, usually at the end of the month

Upcoming PCE releases

The next PCE release has not been scheduled by Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) yet.

Recent PCE results

Friday, February 20, 2026

4 releases

Friday, March 13, 2026

8 releases

Why PCE matters

The Personal Income and Outlays report contains the PCE price index, the inflation measure the Federal Reserve targets.

It also covers household income and spending, so it doubles as a consumer-demand read alongside its inflation content.

What traders watch

  • Core PCE trend
  • Services inflation
  • Real consumer spending

How Hyper Terminal covers PCE

  • Live countdown and market-reaction tracking through the release window.
  • Impact Radar scores how much the release matters for the current tape.
  • The Daily Outlook frames the release before the open, with the levels that matter.
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Frequently asked questions

Why does the Fed prefer PCE over CPI?
PCE covers a broader basket and adjusts for substitution between goods, which the Fed considers a better measure of the cost of living over time.
When is PCE released?
Monthly at 8:30 AM ET, typically in the final week of the month.

Calendar data is provided for educational and research purposes only and is not investment advice. Release dates, times, estimates and results can change; always verify against the issuing company or agency.

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