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US spending rose 0.5% in September, income 0.2%

Personal income increased $54.5 billion, or 0.2%, in September 2026, and PCE spending rose $113.1 billion, or 0.5%, the BEA said on 29 October.

By FTC Editorial TeamPublished 1 min read

Personal income in the United States rose $54.5 billion, or 0.2% at a monthly rate, in September 2026. Personal consumption expenditures rose $113.1 billion, or 0.5%, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said on 29 October 2026 (BEA: Personal Income and Outlays, September 2026).

US spending rose 0.5% in September, income 0.2% — central bank rate path diagram
A central bank's policy rate path across recent meetings

The BEA page gives the income and spending figures in dollars and percentages. It does not show the PCE price index for the month, so this article doesn't state an inflation figure.

US spending rose 0.5% in September, income 0.2% — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

Key figures

  • Personal income: up $54.5 billion, 0.2% at a monthly rate
  • PCE spending: up $113.1 billion, 0.5%
US spending rose 0.5% in September, income 0.2% — candlestick anatomy diagram
The parts of a candlestick: wick, body, open and close

Reading it

By these figures, spending rose faster than income in September. The Federal Reserve tracks the PCE price index as its main inflation gauge, so the price figure matters as much as the spending one, and the next release for it is the one to watch. For the same-day growth estimate, see US GDP grew 3.4% in Q3 2026. For how US data move the dollar, see what moves EUR/USD.

Sources

  1. BEA: Personal Income and Outlays, September 2026 (29 October 2026)

Common questions

How much did US consumer spending rise in September 2026?

PCE spending rose $113.1 billion, or 0.5%, according to the BEA.

Did personal income rise in September 2026?

Yes, by $54.5 billion, or 0.2% at a monthly rate.

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