Economic·Euronews·20h agoUnited States

US Inflation Hits 3.7% Before Midterms

Petrol and airfares drive prices higher

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US Inflation Hits 3.7% Before Midterms

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US inflation accelerated to 3.7% in September from 3.4% in August, driven by higher petrol, clothing and airfare costs, pressuring households weeks before midterm elections and complicating Federal Reserve rate decisions.

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US inflationconsumer price indexFederal Reservemidterm electionsIran war

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