https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-preferred-inflation-gauge-rose-in-september-as-third-quarter-gdp-beats-expectationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-preferred-inflation-gauge-rose-in-september-as-third-quarter-gdp-beats-expectationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fed-s-preferred-inflation-gauge-rose-in-september-as-third-quarter-gdp-beats-expectations#u174297Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:30:51 +0000The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge moved higher in September, drifting further from the central bank's target while core inflation rose by 3.1%. Simultaneously, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that third-quarter gross domestic product grew at a faster-than-expected rate of 3.4%. The stronger economic growth paired with lingering price pressures arrives days before midterm elections where the cost of living dominates public attention. Meanwhile, real consumer spending stalled during the period, highlighting strains on household budgets despite robust overall econo