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WSJ: August PCE data due Wednesday, core seen near 0.27%

Nick Timiraos of WSJ reports that August PCE figures are due Wednesday morning and carry more uncertainty than usual for year-over-year readings due to new methodological changes. He also notes forecasters expect core PCE around 0.27%.

Why “Unverified”

  • Reported by Nick Timiraos (WSJ) alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet

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What the sources claim

  1. August PCE figures are due Wednesday morning and face more uncertainty than usual for year-over-year readings because of new methodological changes.

    “August PCE figures, due Wednesday morning, are subject to a bit more uncertainty than usual (for YoY) due to new methodological changes being introduced.”
    Nick Timiraos (WSJ)
  2. Forecasters expect core PCE to print around 0.27%, give or take.

    “Forecasters expect core PCE to print around 0.27%, give or take.”
    Nick Timiraos (WSJ)

Sources

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