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Consumer prices rose 0.4% last month and 7.3% over the past year, both in line with economists' expectations.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy costs, increased 0.2% in October and 4.8% year over year. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected a 0.3% monthly gain and a 4.7% annual increase in core inflation.
The October CPI report follows a string of upbeat economic data, including a strong jobs report and better-than-expected third-quarter gross domestic product growth.
The Federal Reserve is closely watching inflation as it considers when to begin scaling back its massive bond-buying program, which has been a key driver of the bull market in stocks and other risky assets.
The central bank is aiming for 2% average annual inflation over the long term, but it has allowed price pressures to run hotter this year in an effort to boost employment.
"The October CPI report is a mixed bag, with headline inflation coming in slightly lower than expected but core inflation remaining elevated," said Sarah House, senior economist at Wells Fargo. "Overall, the report suggests that inflation pressures are still present but may be starting to moderate."
Seven of the major CPI categories saw price increases last month, led by a 0.8% rise in the cost of used cars and trucks. Apparel prices also rose sharply, increasing 1.2%.
On the other hand, the cost of energy fell 1.1% in October, marking the first decline in five months. Gasoline prices dropped 2.4%, while the cost of natural gas fell 1.3%.
The food index increased 0.2% in October, slowing from a 0.5% gain in September. At the grocery store, the cost of food rose 0.3%, while the price of food away from home increased 0.1%.
"The October CPI data provides some evidence that inflation may be peaking, but it is still too early to say definitively," said House. "The Fed will likely continue to monitor inflation closely in the coming months as it decides on the timing and pace of tapering."
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