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The Consumer Price Index shows prices rising by 0.4 percent over the past month, and by 3.4 percent over the last 12 months.
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The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in the past month and 3.4% over the last 12 months as of September 2026.
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News Article
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{
    "statistic": "0.4% monthly rise, 3.4% annual rise",
    "source_document": "Consumer Price Index"
}
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September 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM (3 weeks ago)

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https://reason.com/2026/09/17/the-fed-cant-fight-inflation-alone-will-congress-do-its-part

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to combat inflation, but the author argues that Congress must also address government spending and the national debt for these efforts to be effective. The article highlights the impact of inflation on real wages and proposes solutions for Congress.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/24/business/mortgage-rates-7-percent.html

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 7.03 percent, putting pressure on housing affordability. This rise is attributed to the economic uncertainty and higher energy costs stemming from the war with Iran.

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