EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 6 MIN
Why Core PCE Is the Inflation Number the Fed Watches Most
from Economic Indicators with Fexingo: GDP, CPI, PMI, and Reading the Macro Data · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into why the Federal Reserve focuses on the core PCE price index over the more widely reported CPI. They explain the methodological differences, discuss the latest data showing core PCE at 129.6 (up from 129.32), and explore what that means for the interest rate outlook in mid-2026. The conversation also touches on how the Fed's preferred metric gives a clearer picture of consumer behavior and why investors should care. A quick mention of how listener support via Buy Me a Coffee keeps the show ad-free. #CorePCE #Inflation #FederalReserve #FedChairmanWarsh #InterestRates #EconomicIndicators #PCEPriceIndex #CPIvsPCE #MonetaryPolicy #FOMC #MacroData #BusinessPodcast #Economics #Investing #ConsumerSpending #InflationOutlook #FexingoBusiness #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into why the Federal Reserve focuses on the core PCE price index over the more widely reported CPI. They explain the methodological differences, discuss the latest data showing core PCE at 129.6 (up from 129.32), and explore what that means for the interest rate outlook in mid-2026. The conversation also touches on how the Fed's preferred metric gives a clearer picture of consumer behavior and why investors should care. A quick mention of how listener support via Buy Me a Coffee keeps the show ad-free. #CorePCE #Inflation #FederalReserve #FedChairmanWarsh #InterestRates #EconomicIndicators #PCEPriceIndex #CPIvsPCE #MonetaryPolicy #FOMC #MacroData #BusinessPodcast #Economics #Investing #ConsumerSpending #InflationOutlook #FexingoBusiness #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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