US inflation rises before midterm elections, fuelling rate hike fears

A world news story from the U.S., reported by Al Jazeera.

World News · the U.S. · October 14, 2026

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Economists divided on Fed rate hike as inflation creates uncertainty before US midterm elections in a tense market.

Reported by Al Jazeera, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at Al Jazeera →

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