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End-of-week reports show price pressures across U.S. economy

Reports released Thursday and Friday highlighted rising prices across sectors after Wednesday’s data showed inflation remained elevated in September.

Published Oct 16, 2026, 8:52 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Following Wednesday’s report that inflation remained elevated in September, additional economic data released Thursday and Friday showed rising prices across the U.S. economy. The end-of-week reports offered further evidence of broad price pressures affecting consumers and businesses.