Personal Income Rose by 0.1% in October, Spending Up 0.5%

Washington, DC, January 22, 2026-Personal income increased $30.6 billion (0.1% at a monthly rate) in October, followed by an increase of $80.0 billion (0.3%) in November, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. 

Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $12.0 billion (0.1%) in October, followed by an increase of $63.7 billion (0.3%). Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $98.6 billion (0.5%), followed by an increase of $108.7 billion (0.5%).