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Reference CPI vs PCE Inflation — The Fed's 2% Goal Is Set in PCE, and Why the Two Numbers Differ The Fed's 2% goal is defined with the PCE price index, not the CPI. BEA traces the gap to formula, weight, scope and other effects. August 2026: CPI and PCE both 3.4%; core CPI 2.4%, core PCE 3.0%. Economy · Oct 10