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American apparel sector's CPI-U sees marginal rise in October 2023

In contrast, the energy sector experienced a significant downturn, with the energy index falling *.* per cent over the month.

The index for all items excluding food and energy, often considered a core measure for underlying inflation trends, rose *.* per cent in October. This increase, though modest, was less than the *.* per cent rise observed in September.