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Inflation Accelerated in September, Fed’s Preferred Measure Shows

Consumer price inflation accelerated in September, driven by higher costs for gasoline and other goods, while consumer spending increased alongside stronger economic growth. The latest data for the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, ticked prices higher and supported expectations that the central bank could raise interest rates by the end of the year. The economic snapshot arrives just days ahead of midterm elections, highlighting competing pressures on households as robust economic activity accompanies rising price growth.

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  • ✓ Consumer prices accelerated in September as consumers paid more for gasoline and other goods.
  • ✓ Consumer spending increased in September alongside heating inflation.
  • ✓ The US economy grew at a robust 3.4% last quarter according to a preliminary GDP report released Thursday.
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Recent reports show that US inflation accelerated in September alongside a rise in consumer spending and a strong 3.4% third-quarter GDP growth rate.

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  1. US Inflation Accelerates in September as Spending Rises

    Consumer price inflation accelerated in September, driven by higher costs for gasoline and other goods, while consumer spending increased alongside stronger economic growth. The latest data for the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, ticked prices higher and supported expectations that the central bank could raise interest rates by the end of the year. The economic snapshot arrives just days ahead of midterm elections, highlighting competing pressures on households as robust economic activity accompanies rising price growth.

    Why it matters

    Inflation trends heavily influence monetary policy decisions and voter sentiment during the approach to midterm elections. The Federal Reserve monitors the Personal Consumption Expenditures index closely to gauge price stability before deciding on potential interest rate adjustments. Strong economic growth alongside heating inflation complicates the outlook for policymakers aiming to cool the economy without triggering a downturn.

    What is confirmed

    • Consumer prices accelerated in September as consumers paid more for gasoline and other goods.
    • Consumer spending increased in September alongside heating inflation.
    • The US economy grew at a robust 3.4% last quarter according to a preliminary GDP report released Thursday.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The accelerating inflation data could bolster the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in December.

    What to watch next

    • Federal Reserve announcements regarding year-end interest rate decisions.
    • Post-midterm economic policy adjustments.
    Sources used for this update (14)
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    6. CNN — Last snapshot of the US economy before midterms shows stronger growth but higher inflation | CNN Business
    7. Reuters — US inflation heats up in September; consumer spending rises
    8. The New York Times — Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows
    9. Yahoo Finance — PCE inflation: Prices ticked higher in September, keeping expectations for a year-end Fed hike
    10. PBS — Inflation heats up again, days before midterm elections
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    12. wutv29.com — Preliminary GDP report shows strong 3.4% growth for US economy
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