FX.co ★ US Personal Income Rises More than Anticipated

In February 2025, personal income in the United States saw a significant increase of 0.8% month-over-month, reaching $25.442 trillion. This marks the most substantial growth in over a year, surpassing the updated 0.7% rise observed in January and well exceeding market forecasts of a 0.4% gain. Employee compensation experienced a 0.5% uptick from the prior month, driven by notable progress in wages (up 0.4%) and supplementary wage components (up 0.5%). Moreover, income saw a marked increase due to rental income from individuals, including capital consumption adjustments, which surged by 0.9%. Personal income derived from assets also grew by 0.4%, influenced by a 0.5% rise in personal interest and a 0.2% rise in personal dividends. Concurrently, disposable personal income saw an increase of $191.6 billion, or 0.9%, reaching $22.301 trillion.