Core Inflation Hits Four-Decade High

P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. The U.S. economy continues to experience broad price pressures. Overall inflation rose 8.2% in September from a year ago, according to the Labor Department, and core inflation, which excludes the volatile categories of food and energy, rose 6.6%, the biggest increase since 1982. WSJ economics reporter Gwynn Guilford joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Plus, the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol votes to subpoena former President Donald Trump. Congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices