Economics
U.S. Consumer Prices Outpace Forecast as Inflation Dogs Economy
- CPI increased 0.4% from August and 5.4% on an annual basis
- Higher costs for food and shelter drove prices upward
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Prices paid by U.S. consumers rose in September by more than forecast, resuming a faster pace of growth and underscoring the persistence of inflationary pressures in the economy.