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July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, slightly hotter than expected

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure — held at a 3.7% annual pace in July, slightly higher than forecasted and reflecting persistent cost pressures for consumers. Economists polled by FactSet had predicted a 3.6% annual increase. Wednesday’s report instead showed that inflation remained unchanged from June. PCE tracks changes…

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Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Aug. 23, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator   Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner   Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for governor  Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts and…

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