BEA: April 2026 Personal Income Flat as Spending Rises
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BEA's April 2026 personal income fell marginally (less than $0.1B) while disposable personal income slipped 0.1%; meanwhile personal consumption expenditures rose 0.5%, lifting total outlays by about $114B. Personal saving was $611.7B (2.6% saving rate). Real DPI dropped 0.5% and real PCE increased 0.1%, with the PCE price index up 0.4% (0.2% excluding food and energy). The income decline was mainly due to farm proprietors’ income tied to the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with compensation led by private wages and salaries. Next BEA release is June 25, 2026.
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