https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-report-expected-to-show-soaring-prices-and-pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-morning-rundownContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-report-expected-to-show-soaring-prices-and-pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-morning-rundownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/inflation-report-expected-to-show-soaring-prices-and-pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-morning-rundown#u130621Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:05:23 +0000Pope Leo XIV received a lung cancer diagnosis after undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Vatican. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics prepares to release the final federal inflation report ahead of the midterm elections. Economists project that the September consumer price index will reveal an annual inflation rise to 3.7%, up from 3.4%, alongside a monthly price increase of 0.6%. This comes as Bank of America faces a billion-dollar fine for alleged violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.Why it mattersThe upcoming inflation figur