The consumer price index showed annual inflation of 3.7% in September after rising 0.6% for the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The Core CPI, which strips out food and energy, posted an annual reading of 2.6% after climbing 0.3%. Energy prices were a major factor again as gasoline rose 9.1% and accounted for half the increase in the index. However, price pressures were broad-based, with gains in shelter, vehicle costs and apparel. 
September brought little relief to the
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