Inflation rose 0.4% in October, gov't says, as Fed weighs rate increase
Consumer prices rose modestly but higher than expected in October, the government said Tuesday in its first inflation report following midterm elections that hinged on affordability.
TL;DR
- Consumer prices rose modestly in October.
- The October inflation rate was higher than expected.
- The report was released by the government on Tuesday.
- Inflation was a significant factor in the recent midterm elections.