US Inflation Exceeds Expectations
October consumer prices rose 0.4%, exceeding expectations and fueling Fed rate-hike concerns.
November 10, 2026 · Updated 3:58pm ET
CNNUS inflation rose more than expected last month
CNBCConsumer prices rose 0.4% in October, more than expected, complicating Fed's inflation fight
New York PostInflation hotter than expected in October as energy, food prices surge
Los Angeles TimesInflation ran hotter than expected last month, increasing affordability challenges
UPIConsumer prices increased 0.4% in October; energy, shelter rose
Epoch TimesUS Consumer Prices Rise More Than Expected in October
PBS NewsHourInflation runs hotter than expected as higher prices extend beyond the gas station
ABC NewsInflation report to provide 1st snapshot of prices since midterm elections
Fox BusinessConsumer inflation rises faster than expected in October, CPI report shows
Boston GlobeInflation continues to challenge US economy
Associated PressInflation runs hotter than expected as higher prices extend beyond the gas station
Breitbart NewsConsumer Prices Rise More Than Expected as Shelter and Food Prices Jump
Al JazeeraUS petrol prices are down, but elevated inflation continues
NewsNationInflation ran hotter than expected last month
Washington TimesInflation rose 0.4% in October, gov’t says, as Fed weighs rate increase
The GuardianUS inflation rose 0.4% in October as price increases cooled and gas costs dipped
NBC NewsInflation still a headache for consumers despite cooling last month
Just the NewsConsumer prices increase at annualized rate of 0.4% in October
Raw StoryMystery voice derails Trump adviser’s 'disappointing' inflation talk on live TV
The HillPrices rose slightly in October: BLS
The American ConservativeOctober Inflation Hotter Than Expected, Setting Up A Rate Hike
Joe.My.God.Labor Dept: October Inflation Higher Than Expected
CBS NewsInflation remained elevated in October, CPI report shows, upping odds of Fed interest rate hike
Western JournalGas Price Drops Below $4 Per Gallon After Midterms, As Trump Predicted
AlterNetFox News sounds off on new Trump economic data: 'Nowhere near good enough'
USA TODAYInflation slowed in October, but annual data missing after shutdown
ZeroHedgeCPI Prints Hotter Than Expected; 50bps Rate-Hike Now On The Table As Fed's Waller Sparks Hawkish Panic
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What happened
- U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, above economists’ forecast of 0.3% but slower than September’s 0.6% increase, the Labor DepartmentDepartment of LaborU.S. federal department that regulates workers' rights and labor markets reported Tuesday.
- Prices excluding food and energy rose 0.3%, also above expectations, while housing costs accounted for nearly a third of the overall monthly increase.
- The government could not report an annual inflation rate because the October 2025 shutdown prevented it from collecting the needed comparison data.
- The national average price of regular gasoline fell to about $3.98 a gallon Tuesday, its first drop below $4 since July, according to AAAAmerican Automobile Associationfederation of motor clubs throughout the USA and Canada.
- The Fed meets Dec. 8-9, with traders expecting a quarter-point rate increase and Governor Christopher Waller
Christopher WallerAmerican economist saying inflation could warrant considering a half-point hike.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets emphasized continued pressure on household budgets and the growing likelihood of another Fed rate hike. CNN highlighted climbing costs for “everyday necessities,” while the Los Angeles Times described ongoing “affordability challenges” for Americans and policy challenges for the White House and Fed.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets emphasized stubborn price increases and the prospect of higher interest rates. The New York Post said the report fueled “fears of more hikes down the line,” while Fox Business highlighted “severe financial pressures” on households; separate Post and Epoch Times reports noted gasoline’s drop below $4.
Fed Rate Hike Fight
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- Oct 29U.S. Economy Grew 3.4%Leans Right
- Oct 28Fed Holds Interest Rates SteadyBalanced
- Oct 26Inflation Threatens Republican Control Of CongressMostly Left
- Oct 20U.S. Housing Market SlumpsMostly Right
