U.S. Fourth Quarter Core PCE Price Index Matches Expectations

According to BlockBeats, the preliminary annualized quarterly rate for the U.S. core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index in the fourth quarter was reported at 2.5%. This figure aligns with market expectations and shows an increase from the previous value of 2.20%. The core PCE price index is a key indicator used to gauge inflation and economic trends in the United States.