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Read at BBC NewsUnited States Consumer Prices Rise in Final Report Before Midterm Elections
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What happened
Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September, driven largely by increases in fuel and gasoline prices. Released just ahead of the November midterm elections, the economic data arrived amid ongoing voter concerns regarding the cost of living. Outlets reported on how the final inflation numbers could impact the upcoming elections.
Where coverage agrees
Outlets across the political spectrum agree that inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September according to the final report released before the midterm elections, and that surging energy and gasoline costs were a major factor.
How the framing differs
Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian and NBC News framed the inflation rise as a blow to Republicans, with NBC News specifically mentioning fuel prices driven by a war with Iran. Right-leaning outlets such as BizPac Review and The Daily Caller also emphasized that the inflation jump delivered a blow to Republican chances of retaining control of the House and Senate, while focusing heavily on consumer costs and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes. The Center report from BBC News and the Right-leaning report from Washington Examiner provided broader context on the upcoming midterm elections, focusing on key polling, races, and final campaign fundraising deadlines.
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Center Left · The Guardian
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Center · BBC News
Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
Center Right · Washington Examiner
What we know so far about the final fundraising quarter before the midterm elections
Center Left · NBC News
Inflation Jumps Amid Rising Fuel Prices: How it Impacts Americans
Right · The Daily Caller
Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Far Right · BizPac Review
Inflation jumps higher in final report before midterm elections
Right · The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts
Americans Get Final Inflation Report Before Midterms. Here’s What It Shows.
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The GuardianCenter Left
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September in blow to Republicans before midterms
Final inflation report before voters go to polls comes amid widespread anger over cost of living under TrumpSend us your questions on how the US economy is shaping the midterm electionsRepublicans are entering the midterm elections with the highest rate of inflation since the spring, according to a government report released on Wednesday.US price increases…
NBC NewsCenter Left
Inflation Jumps Amid Rising Fuel Prices: How it Impacts Americans
Inflation jumped to 3.7%, driven by gas and diesel prices triggered by the U.S. war with Iran. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down which categories will see price increases and what’s behind the spike in costs.
Center coverage
1 publisher
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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.
Right-leaning coverage
5 publishers
Washington ExaminerCenter Right
What we know so far about the final fundraising quarter before the midterm elections
The final Federal Election Commission reports before the November midterm elections are due by midnight Friday. Candidates and some outside groups have already begun releasing their fundraising hauls before the deadline, as a potential sign of confidence in their war chests in the final stretch before Election Day. FEC reports offer some window into which…
The Daily CallerRight
Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Consumer prices rose faster than expected in September as gasoline costs surged and persistent inflation raised the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate hike.
BizPac ReviewFar Right
Inflation jumps higher in final report before midterm elections
Inflation accelerated in September as surging gasoline prices drove consumer costs higher, delivering another blow to Republicans’ chances to retain both the House and Senate in November’s…
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & PodcastsRight
Americans Get Final Inflation Report Before Midterms. Here’s What It Shows.
Inflation ticked up 3.7% in September from the previous year, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 0.3-point increase from August’s number was mostly in line with expectations, with analysts predicting a 0.2 percentage-point increase from August’s 3.4% year-over-year rate. Wednesday’s numbers are part of the last…