US April PCE core inflation 4.7% vs 4.6% expected


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  • Prior was +4.6%
  • PCE core MoM +0.4% vs +0.3% expected
  • Prior MoM +0.3%
  • Headline inflation PCE +4.4% vs +4.2% prior
  • Deflator MoM +0.4% vs +0.1% prior

Consumer spending and income for April:

  • Personal income +0.4% vs +0.4% expected. Prior month +0.3%
  • Personal spending +0.8% vs +0.4% expected (prior +0.0%)
  • Real personal spending +0.5% vs 0.0% prior

Inflation is a problem and the consumer remains red hot. The Fed is going to hike again and now the odds are 53.47% for June.