Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms
Inflation in the U.S. rose to 3.7 percent in September, higher than economists had predicted. The increase was driven largely by higher energy prices, which also accounted for most of the surge in producer prices. Prices for gasoline, clothes, and airfares all went up, continuing to put pressure on household budgets as the midterm elections approached.
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15 viewpointsUS producer prices post largest gain in 4-1/2 years; expensive gasoline boosts retail sales
Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022 amid soaring energy costs
Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022
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11 viewpointsWholesale inflation jumped last month by most in four years as gas prices soared
Wholesale prices see a 6.3% annual jump in September, much higher than economists expected
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6 developments- Oct 13Economists expect September CPI report to show accelerating inflation as energy costs surge
- Oct 14Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near
- Oct 14Inflation report today: Latest numbers will provide snapshot of prices as midterms approach
- Oct 14Inflation was hotter than expected in September, rising to 3.7%
- Oct 15Wholesale inflation jumped in September by most in four years
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