US annual inflation rises to 3.7% in September, exceeding market expectations of 3.6% ⤵

📈 Annual rate climbs from 3.4% in August, official data shows

🔸 Gasoline prices surge 9.1%, accounting for more than half of monthly inflation increase

🔸 Shelter costs rise 0.4%, accelerating from 0.3% in August

🔸 Food prices remain unchanged as lower grocery costs offset higher dining-out prices