Hot September CPI inflation keeps Fed on course for further tightening
Annual headline and core CPI inflation both accelerated and beat market expectations in September
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Inflation
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises over time, usually measured over twelve months.
When prices rise faster than wages, households can buy less with the same income, and central banks may raise interest rates in response.
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