US Inflation: Core CPI Rises Less Than Expected in September

Inflation Overview - Headline inflation increased by 0.3% for the month, while the forecast was 0.4% [1] - Core inflation rose by only 0.2%, against a forecast of 0.3% [1] - The overall inflation rate remains at 3% for both headline and core measures [1] Price Changes - Food prices increased by 0.2%, a decrease from a 0.5% rise in August [2] - Energy prices, particularly gasoline, rose by 4.1%, compared to a 1.9% increase the previous month [2] - New vehicle prices saw a modest increase of 0.2% [2] Specific Categories - Used car prices decreased by 0.4% for the month [3] - Apparel prices experienced a significant rise of 0.7%, following a 0.5% increase in the prior month [3] - Services and goods both increased by 0.2% during the month [3]