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In October, the U.S. consumer price index rose more than expected, increasing market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month. The Commerce Department reported a 0.4% rise in the index, surpassing the anticipated 0.3%. Core inflation, excluding volatile items, also exceeded forecasts with a 0.3% increase. Due to a budget impasse last year, annual inflation data for October 2025 was not published, complicating comparisons. Consumer prices rose 3.7% year-on-year in September, significantly above the Fed's 2% target. Democrats gained majorities in both congressional chambers during the midterm elections, partly due to high inflation. The Fed maintained its interest rate at 3.75%-4% last month, with expectations for a 25 basis point increase next month.