The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.9% on a year-over-year basis in September, matching the increase in August. Excluding gasoline, the CPI rose 2.4% for the third consecutive month. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI edged down 0.1% in September, matching the decline in August. Prices for goods (+1.3%) rose at a faster rate year over year in September than in the previous month. Conversely, prices for services (+2.2%) rose at a slower pace year over year compared with August. The cost of gasoline fell 10.0% year over year in September, following a 10.2% decrease in August. The decline in gas prices ... (full story)