Labor Department data released on Wednesday morning showed that U.S. inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September compared to the same period a year earlier, accelerating from the 3.4 percent rate recorded in August.
The increase in consumer prices provides no relief for Republicans as they campaign to retain majorities in both chambers of Congress. Concurrently, President Trump is scheduled to travel to Arizona and Montana for campaign-related events.
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