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- US stocks trade mixed as consumer inflation came in stronger than expected.
- The headline September consumer price index rose 0.4% for the month and 3.7% from a year ago.
- Core price rose 0.3% for the month and 4.1% on the year, in line with expectations.
US stocks traded mixed on Thursday as investors took in the latest inflation data, which came in slightly hotter than projected.
September's consumer price index grew 0.4% from the prior month and 3.7% compared to a year ago. That's slightly ahead of estimates for 0.3% and 3.6%. Core price rose 0.3% for the month and 4.1% on the year, in line with expectations.