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A Statistical Revamp Is About to Lower Inflation, at a Critical Time

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is overhauling the PCE price index, a move that may lower the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.

By · Published July 21, 2026  19:01 UTC · Updated July 21, 2026  19:35 UTC

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis overhauled the PCE price index methodology, potentially lowering the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. Louis Fed floated a new way to measure underlying inflation, while other officials suggested changing how core inflation excludes food prices.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 83d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The Bureau of Economic Analysis is overhauling the PCE price index, a move that may lower the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
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The Bureau of Economic Analysis is implementing a statistical revamp of the PCE price index methodology. This overhaul is expected to result in a downward revision of the inflation gauge preferred by the Federal Reserve.

Coverage from the WSJ, Seeking Alpha, and Crypto Briefing emphasizes that inflation figures may appear lower despite costs remaining high. Additionally, research from the St.

Louis Fed is floating new ways to measure underlying inflation, while KC Fed's Schmid and Grand Island have suggested it is time to stop excluding food prices from core inflation. Future developments center on the implementation of the new methodology and whether the definition of 'core' inflation will be changed to include food prices.

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Which organization is changing the inflation measurement?

The Bureau of Economic Analysis is overhauling the PCE price index methodology.

What is the expected effect of this revamp?

The change is set for a downward revision, potentially lowering the Fed's preferred inflation gauge.

What specific change to 'core' inflation has been suggested?

KC Fed's Schmid and Grand Island suggest that food prices should no longer be excluded from core inflation.

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Federal Reserve Bureau of Economic Analysis PCE Price Index Inflation St. Louis Fed

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