AP NewsCast 5 p.m. EDT
Summary
AP News reports that September inflation worsened, with the Consumer Price Index rising 3.7% year-over-year, a trend that threatens Republicans ahead of midterms despite claims that prices will drop after the Iran war ends. The episode also covers Wall Street’s reaction to the data, noting stock declines and rising oil and diesel prices. In Vatican news, Pope Leo is recovering well after successful cancer surgery to remove a lung lobe. Finally, baseball highlights include the American League Championship Series tying at one game apiece and the Brewers leading the Dodgers in the National Lea…
Topics discussed
Inflation data and September price increases
Political impact of rising prices and stock market reaction
Oil, gasoline, and Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Pope Leo's recovery after cancer surgery
Details on Pope Leo's lung surgery and diagnosis
ALCS update: Rays beat Guardians in Game 2
NLCS update: Otani's status and Dodgers vs. Brewers
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