Fed up with high prices? Here's where things stand with inflation

Prices are displayed at a grocery store in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

By the numbers, inflation in America continues in the same direction: Easing largely — but still sticky.

Data out on Wednesday showed consumer prices last month increased 2.6% from a year ago. That was slightly higher than the 2.4% annual increase seen in September — but overall, inflation has still eased substantially from its peak in 2022.

That should be good news, but it has been of little comfort to many Americans.