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flag Inflation rose to 3.1% annually in September, driven by higher food, energy, and housing costs, impacting households and Fed policy.

flag The September Consumer Price Index, delayed by the government shutdown, is expected to show annual inflation at 3.1%, up from 2.9% in August, driven by rising food, energy, and services prices, including housing and utilities. flag Economists anticipate a 0.3% to 0.4% monthly increase, with core CPI steady at 3.1%. flag The report, critical for the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, will heavily influence Federal Reserve policy ahead of its October 30 meeting, as it is the first major economic data point since the shutdown. flag Persistent inflation, fueled by tariffs, climate-related supply issues, and strong demand, continues to strain household budgets, particularly for middle- and lower-income families, amid a widening economic divide.

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