Inflation Rose Slightly More Than Expected In September, With Consumer Prices Up 5.4% From A Year Ago

Inflation Rose Slightly More Than Expected In September, With Consumer Prices Up 5.4% From A Year Ago

Consumer prices in the U.S. rose 0.4% in September from the previous month, according to the Labor Department, marginally outpacing forecasts, with prices up a sharp 5.4% over the past 12 months.

Gasoline prices are up more than 42% compared to this point last year, according to the Labor ... [+] Department.