# US Inflation Accelerates, Fed Pressure Rises

> US inflation jumps in October as Fed faces rate hike pressure.
- Title: US Inflation Accelerates, Fed Pressure Rises · Perfil
- Summary: US inflation jumps in October as Fed faces rate hike pressure. US consumer price index rose 0.4% in October, pushing expectations for Fed rate hikes in…
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- Published: 2026-11-10T16:27:56.871+00:00
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## US Inflation Accelerates
The US consumer price index rose 0.4% in October, driven by food, energy, and services.
## Inflation Pressures Intensify
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.3% monthly increase in underlying inflation excluding food and energy.
## Energy Costs Rise
Electricity prices increased 0.9% while airfares rose 0.4% in October.
## Housing Costs Increase
Rent equivalents for owners rose 0.3%, the most significant component in the US consumer price index.
## Fed Rate Hike Expectations
The Federal Reserve faces pressure to raise interest rates after October's inflation data.
## December Fed Meeting
The Federal Reserve will meet on December 8 and 9 to decide on interest rate adjustments.
## Key takeaway

US consumer price index rose 0.4% in October, pushing expectations for Fed rate hikes in December.