US inflation rises more than expected ahead of midterm elections

Prices across the U.S. economy rose more than expected last month, reaching an inflation rate of 3.7 percent. The increases affected multiple categories of goods and services, including gas, clothes, and air fares. This persistent inflation remains a concern as the midterm elections approach in a few weeks.

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National story. 75 articles from 51 sources. Sources that ran the same article count once, which leaves 31 viewpoints. Updated 5h ago.

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8 viewpoints
Fast CompanyLean Left· 6h ago

Inflation got worse in September as consumers struggle with high prices ahead of the midterms

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 6h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% as midterm elections near

QuartzLean Left· 7h ago

Gasoline rose 9.1% in a month, and the inflation report shows it

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Globe
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 7h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 7h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

NOTUSLean Left· 7h ago

Inflation Rose Again Last Month, Complicating Republicans’ Midterms Pitch

Center

15 viewpoints
Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· The Columbian, WPRI Providence, +5 more
The ColumbianCenter· 5h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

WPRI ProvidenceCenter· 6h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 6h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

WOOD TV8Center· 6h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 7h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

KOB 4Center· 15h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

Ran by 13 outlets· WKBN Youngstown, FOX8 WGHP, +11 more
WKBN YoungstownCenter· 6h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

FOX8 WGHPCenter· 6h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

DC News NowCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

WCBD News 2Center· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

KX News BismarckCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

WRBL ColumbusCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

KSNT TopekaCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

WHO 13 Des MoinesCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

Phl17Center· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

The HillCenter· 7h ago

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

KSN WichitaCenter· 6h ago

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7%

Ran by 2 outlets· Bismarck Tribune, Omaha World-Herald
Bismarck TribuneCenter· 7h ago

Inflation surpassed worker paychecks for third straight month

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· 7h ago

Inflation surpassed worker paychecks for third straight month

CBS NewsCenter· 7h ago

Inflation surged in September as U.S. energy costs jumped

Right

8 viewpoints
Revolver NewsRight· 5h ago

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

Ran by 2 outlets· The Daily Caller, BizPac Review
The Daily CallerRight· 6h ago

Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections

BizPac ReviewRight· 6h ago

Inflation jumps higher in final report before midterm elections

FortuneLean Right· 6h ago

Inflation runs hotter than expected at 3.7% in September, the last CPI report before the midterms

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· 6h ago· ran in 8 outlets

Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

New York PostLean Right· 7h ago

Inflation heats up to 3.7% in September — more than expected amid soaring energy costs

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The GuardianLean Left· 7h ago

US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, figures show

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  1. Oct 13Economists expect September CPI report to show accelerating inflation as energy costs surge
  2. Oct 14Inflation was hotter than expected in September, rising to 3.7%

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