US inflation accelerating as price gains spread beyond energy, new data shows

Data released the week of 16 October 2026 indicates broadening inflation, with markets pricing possible further Fed rate rises.

Priya Anand

Markets Analyst

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As of 2026-10-17 00:04 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.

Data released this week shows US inflation is accelerating, with energy price increases now spreading to other economic categories.^[1]