US Inflation Rises To 3.7% In September, Exceeding Forecasts

US inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September, exceeding economists’ expectations and raising fresh concerns about persistent price pressures, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported by CNN.

The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% from August, while economists had forecast an annual rate of 3.6%.

The latest figures could complicate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. If inflation remains stubborn, policymakers may consider raising interest rates again to contain price increases.

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Breaking news: Inflation rose to a 3.7 percent annual pace in September, extending a relentless climb this year pushed by surging energy prices and souring Americans on the economy as they head to the polls in three weeks. https://t.co/FLsIo16KNm

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 14, 2026

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