October inflation data coming on Tuesday is expected to show that inflation cooled somewhat from September's elevated levels but remains sticky. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect the Consumer Price Index to rise 0.3% in October compared to a month earlier, a far slower pace than September's 0.6% gain. Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, is seen rising 0.2%, down from 0.3% a month earlier. October's report is unlikely to include annual inflation figures because the Bureau of Labor Statistics was unable to publish full October 2025 data due to the government shutdown last year. But ... (full story)