The next PCE inflation report is due on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, and covers October 2026. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) publishes the PCE price index inside its monthly Personal Income and Outlays report. It is the inflation measure the Federal Reserve targets. The full schedule is below.
Key takeaways
- The PCE price index is released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis at 8:30 a.m. ET, in the Personal Income and Outlays report.
- The Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal is defined in terms of PCE, not CPI.
- The next release is Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (October data), the day before Thanksgiving, on the same morning as the second estimate of third-quarter GDP.
PCE release schedule 2026–2027
| Release date | Data for | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | September 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Released |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | October 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | November 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | December 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | January 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | February 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | March 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | April 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | May 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2027 | June 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Aug 25, 2027 | July 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 | August 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Thu, Oct 28, 2027 | September 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Nov 24, 2027 | October 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
| Wed, Dec 22, 2027 | November 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET | Scheduled |
Sources: BEA release schedule and BEA release-date data. BEA now publishes GDP and Personal Income and Outlays (the PCE report) on the same morning.
What the PCE price index measures
PCE stands for personal consumption expenditures. The price index tracks what households pay for goods and services, including spending made on their behalf, such as employer-paid health insurance. Like CPI, it comes in two versions: headline PCE and core PCE, which excludes food and energy. Core PCE is the figure Fed officials quote most often.
PCE versus CPI
CPI comes out about two weeks earlier, so by PCE day economists have already translated most of the CPI and producer-price data into a PCE estimate. That is why a PCE release often moves markets less than CPI: the surprise is usually smaller. It matters most when the reading differs from what CPI implied, or in the run-up to a Fed meeting. See the CPI release dates.
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On every PCE morning, the pre-market briefing sets out the forecast and the first market reaction.
Frequently asked questions
What time is PCE released?
At 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the scheduled day.
When is the next PCE report?
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, covering October 2026. The following report is Wednesday, December 23, 2026, covering November 2026.
Why does the Fed prefer PCE to CPI?
PCE covers a wider range of spending, updates its weights as people switch between products, and can be revised as better data arrive. The Fed sets its 2% goal in PCE terms.
Are PCE and GDP released on the same day?
Yes, on the current BEA schedule both come out at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same date.
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Dates checked against the official schedule on November 13, 2026. Agencies can move releases, for example during a government shutdown, so confirm on the source link before trading on a date. This page is for information only and is not investment advice.