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US consumer inflation slows to 0.4% in October as energy prices ease

Slower monthly price growth may ease pressure on the Federal Reserve and on businesses and households planning spending, though food, housing and medical costs kept rising.

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What happened

Consumer inflation in the United States slowed to 0.4 per cent in October 2026 from 0.6 per cent in September, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. borsatalkhaleej.com The latest Consumer Price Index report showed a moderation in monthly price pressures as energy prices eased sharply. BusinessLine+1 Prices continued to rise across several categories, including food, housing and medical care. BusinessLine+1

Around it

The data was released on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. BusinessLine+1

Sources

  1. BusinessLineUS CPI inflation slows to 0.4% in October as energy prices ease
  2. borsatalkhaleej.comUS consumer inflation slows to 0.4% in October from 0.6% in September

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