Economy

Inflation rate hit 3%, lower than expected

Inflation rate hit 3%, lower than expected

Prices that people pay for a variety of goods and services rose less than expected in September, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report Friday that keeps the door wide open for...

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Everyone is waiting for Friday’s big inflation report. Here’s what to expect

Everyone is waiting for Friday’s big inflation report. Here’s what to expect

A shopper looks at produce at a grocery store in West Milton, Ohio, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Friday release of September’s consumer ...

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Laya Neelakandan – CNBC

Laya Neelakandan – CNBC

Laya Neelakandan is an associate general assignment reporter with CNBC’s Business and Company News team. She was previously a digital rotational program associate for CNBC. She graduated fro...

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Here’s which sectors are showing bifurcation

Here’s which sectors are showing bifurcation

Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images Amid recession fears, a government shutdown and tariff uncertainty, consumers are increasingly diverging in their spending. Wealthier Americans are engaging th...

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India, U.S. near trade deal with major tariff cuts, reduced Russian oil purchases

India, U.S. near trade deal with major tariff cuts, reduced Russian oil purchases

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb. 13, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images The U.S...

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This week’s critical inflation report comes with doubts about the data

This week’s critical inflation report comes with doubts about the data

Customers check out at a supermarket on August 12, 2025 in New York City. Liao Pan | China News Service | Getty Images The September consumer price index report coming out Friday will comm...

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