Personal spending in the United States strengthened in August 2026, rising 0.9% month-over-month, according to data updated on 30 September 2026. The figure marks a sharp acceleration from July 2026, when personal spending increased by 0.2% compared with the previous month.
Measured on a month-over-month basis, the latest reading indicates that U.S. consumers stepped up their expenditures in August relative to July. The comparison framework shows that while July’s spending growth was modest versus June, August saw a significantly faster pace of expansion, highlighting a notable short-term pickup in consumer activity.
