30.04.202612:41:50UTC+00US Personal Income Rises More Than Expected

US personal income increased 0.6% month-over-month in March 2026, beating market expectations for a 0.3% rise and rebounding from no growth in February. This was the strongest monthly gain since July 2025, largely supported by a $64.3 billion increase in compensation, including a $56.1 billion gain in wages and salaries. Farm proprietors’ income rose by $60.2 billion. Income receipts on assets were up $17.4 billion, driven mainly by a $14.9 billion increase in personal dividend income. Current transfer receipts advanced $7.5 billion, led by a $6.9 billion rise in government social benefits. Disposable personal income also climbed 0.6% after being unchanged in February, while real disposable personal income slipped 0.1%, following a 0.4% drop in the previous month.