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As consumers struggle with the cost of living and look to political candidates for solutions, the Labor Department’s final inflation report ahead of the midterm elections shows their paychecks likely aren’t keeping pace with rising prices.

Inflation up in September

Inflation climbed to a 4-month high in September, the last report before the midterm elections shows

CPI report

Inflation accelerated last month to 3.7% in a sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near.

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New inflation data comes in hotter than expected — a sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near

10-year Treasury yield jumps as September core inflation is hotter than expected

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Inflation jumped 3.7% in September from a year ago as energy prices soared.

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US consumer prices advance at the fastest pace in five months on rising fuel costs. Follow our coverage.

PRICE CHECK

Inflation rises over last month in final report before midterm elections

Worker paychecks fell behind inflation for third straight month. See the data

INFLATION CHECK

Consumer prices rise faster than expected in September

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Inflation jumped 0.6% in September as gas and diesel prices squeezed consumers ahead of the midterms

House control is all but gone, top Republicans privately concede

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U.S. inflation accelerated in September, as higher energy costs continued to push up prices.

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Inflation heated up last month. Consumer prices rose 3.7%, while a core reading picked up to 2.6%.

Stock futures fall into the red as hot inflation report sends yields higher: Live updates