U.S. consumer prices went up 0.4 percent in October. The increase was higher than economists expected. Food and rent costs drove the jump. The Labor Department released the data on November 10, 2026.
Core inflation also climbed above forecasts. The core measure excludes food and energy. That bolsters a Federal Reserve rate hike. Widespread price pressures firm up the case for a December interest rate increase. The data showed inflation stays stubborn in the U.S. economy. Officials watch this gauge closely.
“consumer prices went up 0.4 percent in October,” — Lena Ostrowski, staff writer at Elmstone Brook Partnership, explained.
Timeline
Nov 7 — consumer prices went up 0.4 percent in October....
Nov 10 — The data showed inflation stays stubborn in the U.S....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmstone Brook Partnership desk and last updated 17:47 UTC.