U.S. August 2026 Personal Income and Spending Rise, Trade Deficit Widens

U.S. personal income increased by $66.6 billion (0.2 percent monthly rate) in August 2026, with disposable personal income (DPI) rising by $68.6 billion (0.3 percent). Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) also saw a significant increase of $190.8 billion (0.9 percent). Concurrently, the U.S. goods and services trade deficit expanded in August 2026, growing from a revised $92.8 billion in July to $105.6 billion, as imports outpaced exports.