Higher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections

New York Times - Oct 14, 2026

September’s Consumer Price Index report will keep pressure on President Trump and the Federal Reserve to tame intensifying price pressures.

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Higher Energy Prices Pushed U.S. Inflation Up to 3.7% Ahead of Midterm Elections

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Surging Inflation Complicates Trump’s Final Push to Sell Voters on Strong Economy

Higher Energy Prices Lift U.S. Inflation Ahead of Midterm Elections

Social Security COLA set to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027

Gas Prices Are Up 34% From a Year Ago, Adding to Inflation Pressures

Rising Costs Push Necessities Out of Reach for Nearly Half of Americans

Ukraine says SpaceX limiting Starlink operations, impacting air defense

Watch live: Hegseth talks future of autonomous warfare amid leadership shake-ups

Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure

Musk steps back into politics with redefined DC role

Musk steps back into politics with redefined DC role

Carney 1812 post references British-Canadian forces routing US

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