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September inflation hits 3.7%, impacting midterm election outlook

Inflation in September registered at 3.7%, exceeding expectations and marking the final Consumer Price Index report before the upcoming midterm elections. This figure is anticipated to highlight the ongoing effects of the Iran war on gasoline prices and the general persistence of inflation. AI

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September inflation hits 3.7%, impacting midterm election outlook

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Christopher Rugaber ·

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

    The figures will likely underscore the lingering impact of the Iran war on gas prices and the persistence of inflation