US durable goods orders surged 1.1% to $339.3 billion in July while core inflation held at 2.5% annually, complicating the Fed's rate decision

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose 3.7% annually in July, while core PCE held at a 3.3% rate.

The personal consumption expenditures index report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was released on Wednesday morning.

US Core PCE rose 0.2% in July while consumer spending stalled. Rate cut in next three Fed meetings at 0.1% YES.