Fastest Four: What Does 3.7% Inflation Mean for Your Investments?

Gas prices pushed September's CPI higher, and the Fed's next move is now a coin flip.

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The Consumer Price Index rose 3.7% year-over-year in September, up from 3.4% in August. Gas prices were the main driver, jumping 9.1% to a record $4.33 a gallon. Core inflation, which leaves out food and energy, was up 2.6%. - Markets put the odds of another Fed rate hike in October at 50-50 - More than half of CPI categories are running above 3%, which is why the trend matters more than any one report - Stocks are not directly tied to inflation or interest rates; a recession is the bigger risk An all-weather plan is built on diversification and time horizon.

Money you may need within the next decade is typically held in more conservative investments, which can benefit when rates rise. If you're nearing retirement or rethinking your mix of stocks, cash and bonds, this is worth a conversation before the Fed's next meeting.