Kevin Hassett, who served as the director of the National Economic Council during the Trump administration, recently commented on the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data indicated that prices rose by 3.7 percent compared to the previous year. In an interview with NewsNation, Hassett described the findings as containing a "whole bunch of good news," specifically pointing to a "surge" in certain economic metrics.

While Hassett emphasized the positive aspects of the report, the broader economic context remains a subject of debate among analysts. The 3.7 percent figure reflects ongoing inflationary pressure, though the interpretation of whether this represents a cooling trend or a persistent challenge varies depending on the economic perspective. Hassett’s assessment focuses on specific underlying data points within the CPI that he views as encouraging, whereas other market observers often emphasize the headline inflation rate as a primary indicator of consumer cost-of-living struggles.