US inflation rose to 3.7% in September

Summary

US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, with higher energy prices cited as a driver, according to The New York Times; the Financial Times links the jump to the Iran war. The Guardian says the increase is a blow to Republicans before the midterms, while Al Jazeera reports it has fueled fears of a rate hike.

Timeline

1. ft.com

   14 Oct 2026, 13:51 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that US inflation jumped to 3.7% as the Iran war drove up prices.

2. theguardian.com

   14 Oct 2026, 14:29 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, a blow to Republicans before the midterms.

3. aljazeera.com

   14 Oct 2026, 15:31 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that rising US inflation before the midterm elections is fueling fears of a rate hike.

4. nytimes.com

   14 Oct 2026, 16:12 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reports that higher energy prices pushed US inflation up to 3.7% ahead of the midterm elections.