April US PCE core 1.6% y/y vs 1.6% y/y expected

Inflation data in the PCE report:

  • Prior PCE core 1.6% y/y
  • PCE deflator 1.1% vs 1.1% y/y expected
  • Prior PCE deflator +0.8% y/y

Month-over-month data:

  • PCE core +0.2% vs +0.2% exp
  • Prior PCE core +0.1%
  • PCE deflator +0.3% vs +0.3% exp

These numbers all hit expectations right on the nose. Needless to say, they won't move the market.

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