Economic Buzz: US inflation up from 3.4% to 3.7% in September

The consumer price index (CPI) in the United States rose by 3.7% on a yearly basis in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday. The figure came in higher than expected. Monthly inflation stood at 0.6%, in line with forecasts. Gasoline accounted for more than half of the monthly increase, with its index jumping 9.1%, followed by energy at 5.2%.

Core inflation, excluding food and energy, was at 0.3% compared to August and 2.6% compared to September 2025. In August, annual core inflation stood at 2.4%.

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