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US inflation rises in September
Inflation rates in the United States accelerated in September 2026, driven by a 9.1% rise in gasoline prices, accounting for more than half of the overall monthly inflation increase. The general price index rose by 0.6%, the highest rate since April, while core inflation remained steady at 0.3% for the second consecutive month. The annual inflation rate increased to 3.7%, with core inflation climbing to 2.6%. The surge in gasoline prices brought the per-gallon price close to $4.50, the highest level in four months, amid efforts to contain prices ahead of the midterm elections, with the President announcing the import of Russian diesel. Inflation data influences the Federal Reserve’s decisions, which may raise interest rates again this year despite stable core inflation and a slowdown in employment. The unemployment rate stood at 4.2%, and non-farm employment increased by 29,000 jobs in September.
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