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Economists expect September CPI report to show accelerating inflation as energy costs surge

Economists expect accelerating inflation as energy costs surge.

Context

What happened: Forecasters polled by Dow Jones expect the September CPI report to show headline inflation at 3.6% annually, up from 3.4% in August, driven by a surge in oil prices. Key numbers: 3.6% expected annual headline inflation for September; 3.4% in August. Why it matters: The expected acceleration points to rising energy costs feeding into inflation, a shift economists are watching ahead of the September CPI report. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

What changed

Forecasters polled by Dow Jones expect the September CPI report to show headline inflation at 3.6% annually, up from 3.4% in August, driven by a surge in oil prices.

Why it matters

The expected acceleration points to rising energy costs feeding into inflation, a shift economists are watching ahead of the September CPI report.

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