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US Business Activity Grows in October as Prices Rise Sharply

Business surveys showed US business activity expanding near a multi-year high in October 2026, with strong demand lifting new orders, employment and prices, raising concerns about consumer price increases.

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Oct 23, 7:23 AM marketwatch.com Surging economy gets off to a good start in the fourth quarter — but there’s one big problem
Oct 23, 6:45 AM bloomberg.com US Business Activity Expands, Prices Surge by Most Since 2022