K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

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23. Incorrect

The overall inflation increase over the past 12 months is 3%, so 4.1% it's still a small increase of 1.1%.

The most recent U.S. inflation rate for the 12 months ending in September 2025 was 3.0%. Inflation for food was 3.1% over the same period, while energy costs saw a slight decline of -0.4%. Some categories with significant price increases include energy services (6.4%), tobacco (6.9%), and natural gas (11.7%).
U.S. inflation by category (September 2025)
All items: 3.0%
Food: 3.1%
Food at home: 2.7%
Food away from home: 3.7%
Energy: -0.4%
Energy services: 6.4%
Energy commodities: -0.4%
Shelter: 3.6%
Rent of primary residence: 3.4%
Owners' equivalent rent: 3.8%
Other notable categories:
Tobacco and smoking products: 6.9%
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair: 7.7%
Natural gas (piped): 11.7%
Used cars and trucks: 5.1%
Airline fare: 3.2%
Medical care services: 3.9%