US Inflation Slowdown Boosts Odds of Further Rate Cuts

US core inflation rose 0.2% in September, below forecasts, raising chances for further rate cuts amid a government shutdown delay.

Published: 10/25/2025, 19:52:00 UTC Updated: 1/25/2026, 18:50:56 UTC
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US Inflation Slowdown Boosts Odds of Further Rate Cuts
US Inflation Eases, Increasing Chances for Rate Cuts

The core Consumer Price Index, which excludes volatile food and energy components, increased by 0.2% from August, a rise that was lower than prior expectations. The report was scheduled for release on October 15 but was delayed due to the ongoing partial government shutdown.

Year-over-year inflation in the United States stood at 3% in September compared to the same period last year, up from 2.9% in August. The numbers came in slightly below economists' forecasts, who anticipated a monthly increase of 0.4% and a year-over-year rate of 3.1%. Some policymakers indicated that this unexpected inflation reading could be...

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