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US producer prices rise further in October

US producer prices rise further in October

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - US producer prices increased further in October, leading to the largest annual gain in four years and supporting expectations that the Federal Reserve could continue raising interest rates after next month's widely expected hike.
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US weekly jobless claims increase, but labor market remains stable

US weekly jobless claims increase, but labor market remains stable

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased last week, but remained at a level consistent with a stable or even strengthening labor market, allowing the Federal Reserve to focus on fighting inflation.
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Inflation runs hotter than expected as higher prices extend beyond the gas station

Inflation runs hotter than expected as higher prices extend beyond the gas station

U.S. inflation was higher than expected last month in a sign that the rising prices that powered sweeping Democratic victories in last week’s midterm elections will continue to pose challenges for the White House and Federal Reserve
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Inflation ran hotter than expected last month, underscoring affordability challenges

Inflation ran hotter than expected last month, underscoring affordability challenges

U.S. inflation was higher than expected last month in a sign that the rising prices that powered sweeping Democratic victories in last week’s midterm elections will continue to pose challenges for the White House and Federal Reserve
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Fed officials open door to a half-point hike after inflation beats expectations

Fed officials open door to a half-point hike after inflation beats expectations

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Odds the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates half a percentage point at its December meeting jumped on Tuesday after new data showed prices rising faster than expected and policymakers opened the door to a quicker pace of rate hikes.
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US consumer prices rise above expectations in October

US consumer prices rise above expectations in October

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - US consumer prices increased more than expected in October, leaving the Federal Reserve on course to raise interest rates next month.
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Fed officials open door to a half-percentage-point rate hike as inflation worsens

Fed officials open door to a half-percentage-point rate hike as inflation worsens

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The odds that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates by half a percentage point next month jumped on Tuesday after US data showed prices rising faster than expected in October and policymakers opened the door to a quicker pace of rate hikes.
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As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes

As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes

More evidence this week of hot inflation in the U.S. was unpleasant news for the Federal Reserve, not to mention consumers: Rising prices may be spreading beyond the one-time shocks from tariffs and high gas prices into the wider economy, meaning that mortgages, credit cards and other forms of borrowing are likely to become increasingly expensive
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US consumer prices increase strongly for third straight month in October

US consumer prices increase strongly for third straight month in October

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - US consumer prices increased more than expected in October, driven by higher costs for food and accommodation, leaving the Federal Reserve on course to raise interest rates next month.
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October Inflation Report Fuels Speculation of Federal Reserve 'Jumbo' Rate Hike

October Inflation Report Fuels Speculation of Federal Reserve 'Jumbo' Rate Hike

The October inflation report, showing a 0.4% rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a 0.3% increase in core inflation, has intensified expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month. Both figures exceeded economists' forecasts, with the CPI slightly cooling from September's 0.6% but core inflation remaining unchanged. The Labor Department did not provide a 12-month inflation rate for October due to a government shutdown in October 2025, which prevented data collection for that period. Economists like Thomas Ryan of Capital Economics suggest the broad-based nature of the inflation, rather than one-off factors, makes a December hike almost certain, with an increased risk of a larger 50 basis point move instead of the typical 25 basis points.
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Fed officials open door to a quicker round of rate hikes as inflation worsens

Fed officials open door to a quicker round of rate hikes as inflation worsens

By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The odds that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates by half a percentage point next month jumped on Tuesday after US data showed prices rising faster than expected in October and policymakers opened the door to a quicker pace
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US consumer prices rise briskly for third straight month

US consumer prices rise briskly for third straight month

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - US consumer prices increased more than expected in October amid higher costs for food and accommodation, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month.