BEA to revise PCE inflation methodology in September, potentially lowering core readings
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The BEA plans September methodology changes that could mechanically lower reported PCE inflation, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has signaled preference for the Dallas Fed "trimmed mean", which prints far below core PCE. A shift in the inflation gauge would likely increase market confidence in earlier policy easing, repricing the rates path. The highest sensitivity is in USD and rate markets given the potential credibility and communication implications.
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The US Bureau of Economic Analysis plans to change how it calculates the PCE inflation index in September, excluding some highly volatile service components. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has also signaled a preference for the Dallas Fed’s “trimmed mean,” which printed 2.4% in May versus 3.4% for official core PCE. If implemented, those shifts would systematically reduce reported inflation and strengthen market pricing for rate cuts in the second half of 2026.
