U.S. Inflation Accelerates as Fed Minutes Point to Possible Year-End Hike

U.S. consumer inflation picked up in September to 3.7% over 12 months, while Federal Reserve meeting participants viewed another year-end increase as likely, adding rate-risk context for crypto investors. The Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers rose 0.6% from August after seasonal adjustment. Its annual increase was up from 3.4% through August. Core consumer prices, which exclude food and energy, increased 0.3% from August and 2.6% over the 12 months through September, compared with 2.4% through August. The monthly CPI figures compare September with August, while the annual rates compare with the same month in 2025.

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