US inflation surprises markets, core CPI rises more than expected in October
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- ✓US inflation surprised markets as the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent in October.
- ✓Core consumer prices increased by 0.3% in October 2026, surpassing market expectations of 0.2%.
- ✓Many sectors saw price hikes, with shelter and food costs rising.
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- Category
- Indian Markets
- Reported By
- Financial Express
- Reading Speed
- 3 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
The headline inflation seems to have cooled down but is above the market estimate of 0.3%. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in October after rising 0.6 percent in September.
The core inflation numbers came in steady but showed no signs of easing, and above market expectations. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.3 percent in October, as it did in September and August.
Core consumer prices in the United States increased by 0.3% in October 2026, marking the third consecutive month of growth and surpassing market expectations of 0.2%.
Notably, transportation services saw a price rise of 0.8%, compared to 0.6% in September, suggesting that escalating oil and fuel prices in the wholesale market are impacting core transportation sectors.
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