US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October as Housing Costs Keep Pressure on Inflation
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Updated · WABE 90.1 FM · Nov 13
US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in October as Housing Costs Keep Pressure on Inflation
3 articles · Updated · WABE 90.1 FM · Nov 13
Summary
October consumer prices rose 0.4%, a slower monthly increase than in September, offering modest relief after faster recent inflation.
Housing costs kept broad price pressure elevated even as fuel prices eased, according to Labor Department data.
Food, medical care and motor vehicle insurance all increased in October, while used car and truck prices declined.
The Labor Department did not publish a year-over-year inflation rate because the 2025 government shutdown left it without comparable October 2025 data.