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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Fast CompanyLean Left· 18h ago

Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022 amid soaring energy costs

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 18h ago

Wholesale inflation hits levels not seen since 2022

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 20h ago· ran in 5 outlets

Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022

CheddarLean Left· 22h ago

Inflation Rises Again as Higher Prices Pressure Households

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Wholesale inflation jumped last month by most in four years as gas prices soared

Center

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WFMZ Allentown, +2 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· 21h ago

Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 23h ago

Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022

MyarklamissCenter· 23h ago

Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022

KAAL RochesterCenter· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation reaches levels last seen in 2022

UPICenter· 23h ago

Wholesale prices took biggest jump since 2022 in September

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KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms

KVIA El PasoCenter· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms

Local News 8Center· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms

KTVZ BendCenter· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms

KION Central CoastCenter· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms

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KRDOCenter· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation jumped in September by most in four years

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation jumped in September by most in four years

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation jumped in September by most in four years

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 1d ago

US wholesale inflation jumped last month by most in four years as gas prices soared

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Ran by 3 outlets· Conservative Daily News, The Daily Caller, +1 more

Wholesale Inflation Spikes To Highest Level In 4 Years

The Daily CallerRight· 1d ago

Wholesale Inflation Spikes To Highest Level In 4 Years

BizPac ReviewRight· 1d ago

Wholesale inflation spikes to highest level in 4 years

MyNorthwestLean Right· 1d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Wholesale inflation jumped last month by most in four years as gas prices soared

Just the NewsLean Right· 1d ago

Wholesale prices see a 6.3% annual jump in September, much higher than economists expected

Ran by 3 outlets· Conservative Daily News, The Daily Caller, +1 more

Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections

The Daily CallerRight· 2d ago

Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections

BizPac ReviewRight· 2d ago

Inflation jumps higher in final report before midterm elections

Revolver NewsRight· 1d ago

Inflation worsens to 3.7%, gas prices surge ahead of midterms…

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 1d ago

US inflation rises before midterm elections, fuelling rate hike fears

The GuardianLean Left· 2d ago

US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, figures show

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The story so far

6 developments
  1. Oct 13Economists expect September CPI report to show accelerating inflation as energy costs surge
  2. Oct 14Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near
  3. Oct 14Inflation report today: Latest numbers will provide snapshot of prices as midterms approach
  4. Oct 14Inflation was hotter than expected in September, rising to 3.7%
  5. Oct 15Wholesale inflation surged in September, keeping affordability in focus ahead of the midterms

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