The U.S. September Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released tonight Taipei time — the final critical inflation reading before the Federal Reserve's October 27–28 policy meeting. Markets are closely watching whether core inflation remains elevated for a second consecutive month, potentially reigniting rate-hike expectations that had recently cooled. The consensus view is that headline inflation accelerated markedly in September, driven by surging gasoline prices. Economists project headline CPI rose to roughly 3.6% year-over-year from 3.4% in August, with the monthly rate accelerating to 0.6% from 0.4%. Gasoline prices were the primary driver: AAA data show the average U.S. pump price hit a record $4.
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