San Francisco, CA – October 25, 2025 — The latest inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, with monthly inflation at 0.3%. The “core” CPI — excluding food and energy — also increased by 3.0% over the past 12 months, underscoring persistent price pressure.
Key Highlights
- Gasoline prices surged 4.1% in September, representing the largest single factor driving the monthly CPI increase.
- Food prices rose 3.1% year-on-year, while energy costs lifted 2.8% over the same period.
- The BLS released the report despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, highlighting the measure’s importance in indexing Social Security cost-of-living adjustments.
Strategic Implications
- The inflation rate remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, signalling that policymakers may maintain caution despite signs of moderation.
- For investors and corporates, the data suggest that inflation remains embedded in both goods and services, strengthening the case for hedging strategies and inflation-sensitive assets.
- The persistent inflation backdrop adds complexity to interest-rate decisions: while a rate cut may be on the horizon, the inflation trajectory argues against aggressive easing.
Outlook
Ixoraly will monitor upcoming releases — particularly employment and producer-price data — for further insight into the inflation trend and its implications for monetary policy, global supply chains, and corporate risk-management strategies.
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