Inflation is easing, but unevenly.

September's inflation report came in cooler than expected, but the details show a mixed picture. Let's break it down. Gas prices were a big story again, up just over 4% last month, but on a year-over-year basis, prices actually came down.So, that suggests we may see some more easing. Food prices did keep climbing, but they've also started to moderate from earlier this year. Another good sign.And housing inflation cooled with owner's equivalent rent, which is basically the hypothetical rent a homeowner would ...