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MNI US PCE Preview: Spending In Focus

Executive Summary

  • Core PCE is seen increasing 0.15% M/M in July, cementing a third month just below 2% annualized.
  • The Y/Y is expected to increase a tenth to 2.7% Y/Y but is exaggerated by rounding – base effects will increasingly come into effect into Q4.
  • The consumer spending data could have a greater impact than inflation this month - analysts look for solid personal consumption growth after surprise strength in retail sales.
  • A firm print can pressure the 104bp of cuts over the three meetings left this year, but we expect particular sensitivity to surprise weakness in discretionary consumer spending. Any outturn will be viewed knowing that next week’s NFP report on Sep 6 is likely to ultimately guide a 25bp or 50bp FOMC cut on Sep 18.

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