Inflation jumped by 8.2% in September versus a year earlier, hotter than expected though a slight decline from August.
Consumers have seen prices for food, energy and housing rise sharply over that time.
“Core” inflation, which strips out food and energy costs, jumped to its highest level since 1982, suggesting inflation is broad-based.
Ferdinandy : ER early next week
Rhi_7405 : Isn't there an interest rate hike in November?