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Cunningham, M. (2026, November 10). Inflation remained elevated in October, CPI report shows. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/october-cpi-report-elevated-inflation/

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CBS News · collected 2026-11-10 · by Mary Cunningham

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The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.4% in October, surpassing economists’ expectations of a 0.3% increase, indicating persistent inflation pressures despite some easing in energy costs. Shelter costs accounted for over 30% of the monthly rise, while energy prices increased by 0.7%, down significantly from September's 5.2%. This report provides an early economic indicator following the midterm elections, highlighting ongoing concerns about price increases affecting American consumers.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on November 10 that US inflation rose by 0.4% in October, slightly higher than the expected increase of 0.3%, but still cooler compared to the previous month's rise of 0.6%. This data comes after Democrats won a sweeping victory in the congressional midterm elections partly due to public frustration over rising costs. While fuel prices decreased last month, contributing to a cooldown in price increases, other categories such as food and freight saw significant spikes. The unexpected higher inflation rate prompted concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates again at its December meeting.

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Economists polled by FactSet predicted that the CPI would rise at a monthly pace of 0.3%.
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Motorists could soon see U.S. gasoline prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time since July, according to energy experts.
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By the numbers The Labor Department did not report a year-over-year inflation rate for October 2026 because the 2025 government shutdown left it without October 2025 consumer price data for comparison.
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Economists polled by FactSet predicted that the CPI would rise at a monthly pace of 0.3%.
2026-11-11 · CBS News
Inflation remained elevated in October, CPI report shows · assertive framing

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Consumer prices rose more than economists expected in October on a monthly basis, offering little relief to Americans grappling with high living costs. asserted
economists → rise → costs
The Consumer Price Index, which tracks changes in prices over time, rose at a monthly pace of 0.4%, the Labor Department reported on Tuesday. asserted
Department → track → Tuesday
Economists polled by FactSet predicted that the CPI would rise at a monthly pace of 0.3%. asserted
CPI → poll → %
By the numbers The Labor Department did not report a year-over-year inflation rate for October 2026 because the 2025 government shutdown left it without October 2025 consumer price data for comparison. asserted
shutdown → report → comparison
Shelter costs, which rose 0.3% in October, accounted for more than 30% of the monthly all-items increase, the Labor Department said. asserted
Department → rise → increase
Energy costs, which have surged due to the , contributed less to the monthly rise in inflation than in past reports. asserted
which → surge → reports
Energy prices rose 0.7% in October, compared to 5.2% in September. asserted
prices → rise → September
Gas prices have been falling for weeks as stations switch to cheaper winter blend and people pull back from summer travel. asserted
people → fall → travel
Global oil costs, the main factor in setting prices at the pump, have also dipped amid hopes that the midterm elections could open the door to a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. uncertain
elections → set → war
On Tuesday, the national average prices for gasoline for the first time in nearly four months, according to AAA.The October inflation data is one of the first snapshots of the economy following the midterm elections, which underscored Americans' frustration with high prices. uncertain
which → accord → prices
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