Inflation rose slightly in September

New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that inflation rose to 3.7 percent in September after remaining steady the previous month. This increase was primarily driven by higher energy costs, according to a government report released Wednesday. Following the publication of these figures, the Dow closed in the red. The report highlights a slight upward trend in inflation compared to a year ago, as detailed by the BLS and reported by CBS News.