US personal consumption expenditures, 1959 to 2026
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US personal consumption expenditures stood at $22,060 in 2026, up 0.7% on the previous period.
US personal consumption expenditures in current dollars, published through FRED. The series runs from 1959, when the series recorded $306, to $22,060 in 2026, up from $21,904 the period before.
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