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US inflation accelerates in September, raising Fed rate hike concerns

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Consumer prices in September saw a notable increase, with the inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rising to 3.6% year-over-year. This acceleration, driven by factors including higher energy costs due to Middle East tensions and increased service prices, has raised concerns among economists about entrenched inflation. Despite strong economic growth of 3.4% in the third quarter, consumer spending may face headwinds as inflation erodes real incomes, potentially leading the Federal Reserve to consider further interest rate hikes. AI

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US inflation accelerates in September, raising Fed rate hike concerns

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

    ‘The inflation outlook has become more concerning’: Incomes declined 0.3% and consumer prices jumped 3.6% in September as midterms loom

    Polls show that the rise in inflation has soured most voters on the economy, leading them to give President Donald Trump poor marks.

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