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Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows

29 October 2026 at 16:11
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

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A factor pushing prices up this year has been a severe energy crunch created by the war with Iran that sent oil prices soaring.

The Federal Reserve Will Release Its Interest Rate Decision Today. Here’s What to Watch.

28 October 2026 at 12:05
The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days before the midterm elections.

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The Federal Reserve is expected to press pause on raising interest rates after delivering a rate increase last month for the first time since 2023.
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