The Independent - Inflation news is heating up again, the data shows, days before the midterm elections in which the cost of living dominates. An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, a sign that prices remained higher less than a week after the midterm elections focused on affordability concerns.

The Independent - Inflation news is heating up again, the data shows, days before the midterm elections in which the cost of living dominates. An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, a sign that prices remained higher less than a week after the midterm elections focused on affordability concerns.