New data comes after Republicans’ midterms losses – which were largely seen as a rebuke of the party over high pricesUS inflation rose 0.4% from September to October, a cooldown in price increases as the cost of gas dipped during the month.The Bureau of Labor Statistics did not release the usual year-over-year inflation figure as part of the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the price of a basket of goods and services, as data was not collected in October 2025 during the government shutdown. Continue reading...
US inflation rose 0.4% in October as price increases cooled and gas costs dipped
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Guardian BusinessBy Lauren Aratani in New York
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
New data comes after Republicans’ midterms losses – which were largely seen as a rebuke of the party over high prices US inflation rose 0.4% from September to October, a cooldown in price increases as the cost of gas dipped during the month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics did not release the usual year-over-year inflation figure as part of the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the price of a basket of goods and services, as data was not collected in October 2025 during the government sh
Key Takeaways
- US inflation rose 0.4% in October as price increases cooled and gas costs dipped.
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