Higher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections

New York Times - Oct 14, 2026

September’s Consumer Price Index report will keep pressure on President Trump and the Federal Reserve to tame intensifying price pressures.

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