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Sunday, October 18

Inflation

September Inflation Jumps to 3.7%, Led by a Gasoline Price Surge

via Al Jazeera

The September Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% year-over-year, above the 3.6% forecast, as gasoline prices spiked more than 9% in the month alone. Real wages fell 0.5%, meaning many workers lost purchasing power in September.

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If energy prices stay elevated heading into winter, households should budget for higher gas bills, utility costs, and tighter grocery money.

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