Inflation rises to 3.7% in September, impacting 2026 midterm elections

• Annual inflation rose from 3.4% in August to 3.7% in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Voters are considering economic conditions, including rising costs for gas, rent, and housing, as they prepare to vote.
• The economic challenges are impacting President Donald Trump and Republicans as they campaign on economic improvement.
• Midterm early-voting is underway, with economic data posing issues for the GOP.
• The latest inflation report underscores the economic challenges facing the administration and Republicans.