PodcastThe World in Brief from The EconomistOctober 15, 2026
Rising American inflation; Starlink limits service in Ukraine, and more
US inflation's jump to 3.7% raises Fed rate-hike odds while global risks mount from Ukraine to the Strait of Hormuz.
- US inflation rises: Annual CPI hit 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August, driven mainly by energy costs, pressuring the Fed and denting Trump's midterm approval (net -27).
- Starlink access curtailed: Ukrainian officials say SpaceX limited Starlink access as Russian strikes left 600,000+ people without power; Zelensky highlights energy infrastructure damage.
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