what does the pce data show us 
the pce data for may 2024 showed an increase in personal consumption expenditures to just over 19 34 trillion from april 2024 this represents an increase of 0 2 from the previous month the pce price index decreased by less than 0 1 from the previous month 4the bottom linepersonal consumption expenditures or pce allows economists consumers and businesses to see how well the economy is faring from month to month it measures how consumers spend their money and whether they save rather than spend it also shows how people change their buying habits when prices change this provides a window into demand for products and services which can help governments and businesses make decisions 