Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, more than expected, complicating Fed's inflation fight

The report comes at a critical juncture for the Federal Reserve as it considers its next move regarding interest rates.

Inflation Continues to Challenge U.S. Economy

U.S. inflation has accelerated this year as the war with Iran, along with an artificial intelligence investment boom, have ...

Inflation posts slowest rise in three months as gas prices drop

Inflation in October rose 0.4% month-over-month, after energy prices eased throughout the month, bringing some relief to ...

Fed's Goolsbee calls inflation report 'borderline disturbing' as central bank weighs more hikes

The consumer price index rose more than expected in October, raising alarm among Federal Reserve officials.
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Will Kevin Warsh Tell The Truth About Inflation At Jackson Hole?

Steve Forbes urges Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to get extremely real about inflation at the Jackson Hole conference and reject the false belief that raising interest rates will combat inflation. This ...
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‘I love the inflation!’: Trump shrugs off rising prices — here’s what you can do before inflation eats into your savings

President Donald Trump raised eyebrows on June 10 when he declared, "I love the inflation," while discussing the latest inflation report and the ongoing conflict involving Iran (1). At the time, ...

Here's the inflation breakdown for October 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index rose 0.4% in October, a reduction from September but a level economists said is still uncomfortably ...
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What Is “Inflation”?

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. In our 2022 book, Inflation: What It Is, Why It’s Bad, and How To Fix It, we literally put ...