[Fitch: Inflation Data is a Red Flag Warning for the Fed, Rate Hike at Month-End Now Under Discussion] Jin10 News, October 14 – Olu Sonola, Head of U.S. Economics at Fitch Ratings, stated that this inflation report serves as a red flag warning for the Federal Reserve. Energy inflation has pushed up the overall data as expected, but the real issue lies in core inflation (super core services inflation), which remains stuck above 3%. Higher energy costs are beginning to seep into broader service prices, increasing the risk of prolonged inflationary pressures. A rate hike at the end of the month is now clearly under discussion, though December remains the more likely timing for action.