Prices Surge in Final Pre-Election Inflation Report — SkimNews
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- Consumer prices increased sharply in September, according to the Washington Post's headline on the latest inflation data.
- The September reading marks the last inflation report released before the upcoming elections.
Why it matters: As the final pre-election inflation print, the September surge gives voters their last data point on prices before Election Day, handing both parties a fresh anchor for closing arguments on the cost of living.
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