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Trump adviser sees 'a whole bunch of good news' in inflation report

Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council (NEC), said Wednesday he sees a “bunch of good news” in the latest inflation report, which measured prices as up 3.7 percent year over year in September. Speaking to NewsNation’s Hannah Brandt at the White House, Hasset...

The Hill BusinessOct 14, 2026

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Social Security COLA set to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027

Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent in 2027, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. With the latest cost of living adjustment (COLA), Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month on average, according to the Social Security Administr...

The Hill BusinessOct 14, 2026

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Inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September: BLS

Inflation rose slightly in September after holding steady the month prior, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed Wednesday. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.6 percent last month and was up 3.7 percent relative to September 2025. That marked an increa...

The Hill BusinessOct 14, 2026