US Inflation Rises 0.4% In October

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1. 9 Nov

   The consumer price index, which is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, is expected to show an increase of 0.3% month-over-month, according to a survey of economists conducted by Bloomberg.

   2 outlets · NBC News
2. 10 Nov

   Inflation in October rose 0.4% month-over-month, after energy prices eased throughout the month, bringing some relief to consumers who have been hammered by high prices for most of the year.

   3 outlets · NBC News

Coverage 8 articles

• 10 Nov Food prices surged more than expected in October, CPI report showsConsumer prices in the U.S. increased beyond expectations in October, as reported by the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI). The article, explained by CBS News correspondent Kelly O'Grady, focuses on the unexpected surge in food prices specifically.CBS News
• 10 Nov Inflation Climbs As Trump Preps For Economic Showdown With New Dem MajorityInflation increased by 0.4% month-over-month in October, exceeding analyst predictions of a 0.3% rise according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Tuesday. Energy prices rose by 0.7%, cooling off compared to September’s high increase of 5.2%. The report also noted rises in shelter and food costs at 0.3% and 0.5% respectively. President Trump commented on these figures shortly after Democrats won…The Daily Wire
• 10 Nov Consumer prices increase at annualized rate of 0.4% in OctoberIn October, U.S. consumer prices increased at an annualized rate of 0.4%, according to a federal government report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This figure was slightly above Wall Street projections but lower than the previous month's 0.6% increase. Key components contributing to this rise include shelter costs increasing by 0.3%, food prices rising 0.5%, and energy costs jumping 0.7%.Just the News
• 10 Nov US inflation rose 0.4% in October as price increases cooled and gas costs dippedUS inflation rose by 0.4% in October, with energy costs driving overall price increases but showing signs of cooling, especially for gasoline which dropped from $4.41 to $4.22 per gallon during the month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported these figures following a period without data collection due to the government shutdown in October 2025. Republican midterm election losses were partly attributed to voter…The Guardian
• 10 Nov Inflation posts slowest rise in three months as gas prices dropIn October, inflation rose by 0.4%, slower than the previous month's 0.6% increase, primarily due to a decrease in gas prices from $4.41 per gallon to $4.18. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose by 0.3%. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated that if core inflation exceeds expectations of 0.2%, he would support a more aggressive 50 basis point rate hike at the December meeting rather…NBC News
• 10 Nov Prices posted sharp 0.4% increase in October, showing inflation threatIn October, prices increased by 0.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index update. This rise exceeded economist predictions and marked the first such report since Democrats won the midterm elections. Due to last year's government shutdown, no data was available for a 12-month inflation increase comparison.Washington Examiner
• 10 Nov Inflation report to provide 1st snapshot of prices since midterm electionsA government report on Tuesday will give the first nationwide inflation snapshot since the midterm elections, which Democrats won partly due to voter dissatisfaction over rising costs. Inflation is expected to have slowed in October, with fuel prices being a major contributor to overall price increases earlier this year. However, the report lacks year-over-year data due to last October's government shutdown, making…ABC News (US)
• 9 Nov Inflation likely took a breather last month as fuel prices fellThe consumer price index (CPI) report scheduled for release on Tuesday is expected to show a modest increase of 0.3% month-over-month in October, driven primarily by easing fuel prices. Economists predict core inflation rose by 0.2%, excluding food and energy prices. This slight relief comes after September saw a 0.6% monthly increase, partly due to rising gas and diesel costs associated with the conflict in Iran…NBC News

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