U.S. personal spending rose 0.4% in February 2026 compared with the previous month, unchanged from the revised 0.4% increase recorded in January 2026. The latest month‑over‑month data, updated on 9 April 2026, indicate that consumer outlays continued to expand at a steady pace heading into late winter.
Because the indicator is measured on a month‑over‑month basis, February’s reading shows that spending grew at the same rate as in January, when the prior 0.4% gain was compared with December. The back‑to‑back increases suggest consumer demand remained resilient, with no visible acceleration or slowdown between the first two months of 2026.
Analysts and market participants often watch personal spending closely as it is a key driver of U.S. economic growth. The stability in the February figure versus January may be interpreted as a sign of consistent, if moderate, momentum in household consumption at the start of the year.
