Core US Inflation Rises to 40-Year High, Securing Big Fed Hike
- Prices excluding food and energy increased 6.6% from year ago
- Shelter, food and medical care contribute most to broad rise
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A closely watched measure of US consumer prices rose by more than forecast to a 40-year high in September, pressuring the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates even more aggressively to stamp out persistent inflation.