US Inflation Rises Before Midterms
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- Christopher RugaberToronto Star
- CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writerABC News (US)
- Lucia MutikaniThe Independent
- Mary CunninghamCBS News
- Zach HalaschakWashington Examiner
- Max ZahnABC News (US)
- Steve KopackNBC News
- BBC NewsBBC
- Taylor HerzlichNew York Post
- Gaya GuptaThe Guardian
- Andy HirschfeldAl Jazeera
- Byron YorkWashington Examiner
- Stephen BartholomeuszSydney Morning Herald
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Gas prices jumped about 9% from August to September, a big increase that will drive much of the overall jump in inflation.
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The September consumer price index report showed that prices rose 3.7% on an annual basis.
Last month, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, citing elevated inflation.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile energy and food prices, also ticked up slightly in September.
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Trump insists inflation is low as CPI report shows a 3.7% increase
How it changed
- 14 Oct
The September consumer price index report showed that prices rose 3.7% on an annual basis.
Coverage 17 articles
15 Oct The damage Trump has inflicted on America is spreading
Sydney Morning Herald
15 Oct Trump insists inflation is low as CPI report shows a 3.7% increase
CBS News
14 Oct Dow closes in the red after report finds inflation rose in September
CBS News
14 Oct It’s nothing like it was under Biden, but inflation still vexes Trump
Washington Examiner
14 Oct US inflation rises before midterm elections, fuelling rate hike fears
Al Jazeera
14 Oct Here is how much prices for groceries, gas, utilities, and shelter are up under Trump
Washington Examiner
14 Oct US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, figures show
The Guardian
14 Oct Inflation heats up to 3.7% in September — more than expected amid soaring energy costs
New York Post
14 Oct Inflation increased to 3.7% in last consumer price index report before midterm elections
Washington Examiner
14 Oct US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections
BBC
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14 Oct Inflation jumped in September as gas and diesel prices squeezed consumers ahead of the midterms
NBC News
14 Oct Inflation climbs in September as gas prices stay high
ABC News (US)- 14 Oct Inflation increased to 3.7% in last consumer price index report before midterm elections
Washington Examiner 
14 Oct Inflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped
CBS News14 Oct Trump faces fresh economic nightmare as food and gas prices soar before midterms
The Independent
14 Oct More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month
ABC News (US)
14 Oct More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month
Toronto Star
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