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October CPI +0.3% (unrounded +0.331%) as by.>

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US DATA: October CPI +0.3% (unrounded +0.331%) as expected by analysts, 
vs +0.2% expected by markets, with energy prices +2.4% on gasoline 
(+3.0%) and electricity (+2.3%), reflecting the impact of Hurricane 
Michael. Food prices were -0.1%. Ex only energy, CPI would have been +0.2%.  
- Core CPI +0.2% (+0.193% unrounded) as expected, with the large 
owners' equivalent rents category +0.3%, apparel +0.1%, medical care 
+0.2%, and used vehicles +2.6%, but new vehicles -0.2%, while lodging 
away from home -2.1%.
- The y/y rate for headline CPI rose to +2.5% vs +2.3% in September, 
while the y/y rate for core CPI fell to +2.1% from +2.2% in September. 
- Overall, the data suggests that inflation growth remains stable, a 
plus for the Fed's gradual approach.

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