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US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ September consumer price report showed a 0.6% monthly increase, according to reports from NBC News and CNBC.

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US inflation rose to 3.7% in September from 3.4% in August, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released on October 14 and reported by ABC News and NBC News. Consumer prices increased 0.6% from August to September, NBC News reported.

September core inflation figures

The core consumer price index rose 0.3% for the month and 2.6% over 12 months, CNBC reported, citing the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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