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Inflation Rises in September
Consumer prices increased by 3.7 percent in September, up from 3.4 percent the previous month, according to Labor Department data. This rise in inflation is a concern for Republicans as they campaign to retain control of Congress.
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The Hill
Inflation rose slightly in September after holding steady the month prior, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.6 percent last month and was up 3.7 percent relative to September 2025. That marked an increase from August, whe
2026-10-14 12:38 UTC
The Hill
Inflation rose in September, giving Republicans no relief as they campaign to retain both chambers of Congress. Consumer prices rose 3.7 percent, compared with a year earlier, up from 3.4 percent in August, according to Labor Department data released Wednesday morning. President Trump is set to make
2026-10-14 12:48 UTC