Income and Spending - Personal income decreased by 04% month-over-month, a notable shift from the strong performance throughout 2025 [1] - Spending also declined by 01% month-over-month, falling short of expectations [2] - Real spending experienced a decrease of 03%, contrasting with expectations of remaining near unchanged [3] Inflation Data - PCE increased by 01% month-over-month, aligning with expectations [4] - Year-over-year PCE stood at 23%, precisely as anticipated [4] - Core PCE rose by 02% month-over-month, exceeding expectations by 01% [5] - Core PCE year-over-year reached 27%, indicating a stickiness in inflation [5][6] Interest Rates - The 10-year Treasury yield experienced a decrease of approximately 12 basis points on the week, settling at 426% [7] - The 2-year Treasury yield saw a significant drop of nearly 20 basis points on the week, reaching 372-373% [7][8] - The report suggests that achieving the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target remains challenging [7]