US inflation rises in September amid midterms
Most outlets led with the unexpected rise in US consumer inflation in September, noting its timing ahead of the November midterms. One outlet added context about rising gasoline prices and the impact on households, while another highlighted the political implications for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
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US consumer inflation hotter than expected as midterms loom
US consumer inflation was hotter than anticipated in September, government data showed on Wednesday, as Washington’s war with Tehran pushed energy costs higher, deepening strains on American households ahead of next month’s midterm elections. The uptick underscores voter worries over high costs of living, and comes as President Donald Trump is campaigning in US states to shore up support for hi...
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US inflation heats up in September; Fed rate hike this month back on table
WASHINGTON: US consumer prices accelerated in September as the cost of gasoline surged, dealing another blow to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party ahead of the November 3 midterm elections and putting an interest rate increase later this month back on the radar. The Consumer Price Index report from the Labor Department on Wednesday showed a broadening of price pressures beyond ener...
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