# Consumer Prices Rise 0.5% as Real Spending Stalls in September

BEA’s PCE measure rose 3.6% from a year earlier, while inflation-adjusted disposable income declined during the month.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-29T13:07:39.467Z
Updated: 2026-10-29T13:07:39.467Z
Section: Money
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U.S. consumer prices increased 0.5% in September, while inflation-adjusted spending was essentially flat, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported October 29.

The personal consumption expenditures price index was 3.6% higher than a year earlier. Excluding food and energy, prices increased 0.3% during September and 3.1% over the year.

Spending measured in current dollars rose $113.1 billion, or 0.5%. After accounting for prices, the increase was $2.6 billion—less than 0.1%, rounded to 0.0% in BEA’s table.

Services accounted for $78.1 billion of the current-dollar spending gain and goods for $35.1 billion. The components are rounded.

Personal income increased $54.5 billion, or 0.2%, primarily reflecting compensation and government social benefits. Disposable income, after personal current taxes, rose $52.7 billion, also 0.2%.

Inflation-adjusted disposable income fell 0.3%. The personal saving rate stood at 3.8% of disposable income, with saving totaling $911.1 billion.

The estimates incorporate revisions to earlier months. BEA schedules its October income and spending report for November 25.

Sources:
BEA — Personal Income and Outlays, September 2026: https://www.bea.gov/news/2026/personal-income-and-outlays-september-2026

## Sources
- BEA — Personal Income and Outlays, September 2026: https://www.bea.gov/news/2026/personal-income-and-outlays-september-2026