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May 2026: U.S. Income and Spending Rise as PCE Gains 0.7%

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov)
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US May 2026 personal income grew 0.7% (+$181.6B), with disposable income and PCE also up 0.7%; personal saving reached $704.2B (3.0%). The gain was led by farm proprietors’ income and compensation (aided by relief payments), while real PCE rose 0.3% as the PCE price index climbed 0.4% for the month. BEA notes upcoming 2026 annual updates to national, industry, state, and county accounts beginning Sept. 30, 2026.

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