https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bad-news-on-inflation-just-keeps-comingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bad-news-on-inflation-just-keeps-cominghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-bad-news-on-inflation-just-keeps-coming#u141575Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:00:13 +0000US wholesale inflation rose to an annual rate of 6.3% in September, the largest gain since December 2022. The producer price index increased 1.3% from August to September, a monthly jump roughly twice what analysts expected and the highest since March 2022. Rising gasoline prices drove this increase, fueling fears of further interest rate hikes. While President Trump maintains the economy is performing well, the data suggests persistent price elevation as midterm elections approach. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh remains committed to reducing inflation to 2%.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserv