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US annual inflation rose to 3.7% in September 2026, above forecasts

The Financial Times reports September’s annual rate was up from 3.4% in August and above economists’ 3.6% forecast.

83 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%

The September payrolls report came in well below expectations of roughly 84,000 to 90,000 jobs, and prior months were revised down by 60,000. Reuters and market pricing indicated traders shifted toward expecting the Fed to hold rates steady in October.

89 Sources, 17d ago, updated 17d ago

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US annual inflation rose to 3.7% in September 2026, above forecasts

U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%

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US annual inflation rose to 3.7% in September 2026, above forecasts

U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%