U.S. Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in September, Boosting Markets

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U.S. Inflation Rises Less Than Expected in September, Boosting Markets
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US inflation in September rose 3.0% year-over-year, slightly below expectations, which may influence the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates. The report was delayed due to the government shutdown, but a core team was recalled to ensure its release, impacting Social Security COLA calculations, which will increase by 2.8% next year.

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