The dollar index fell to 101.1 on Wednesday after softer-than-expected inflation strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged at its October meeting. The headline PCE price index rose 0.3% month on month, while core PCE, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.2%. Consumer spending remained resilient as households continued buying vehicles, furnishings and clothing despite elevated gasoline and other costs. Revised figures showed second-quarter GDP growth at 2.2%, up from 1.5%, while first-quarter growth was also revised higher. Stronger hiring by U.S. companies in September further suggested that economic activity remained relatively firm. The government employment report due Friday is expected to show a 90,000 increase in payrolls and will provide another key input for the Federal Reserve before its October 28 meeting. Despite Wednesday’s decline, the dollar has gained more than 1.5% in September and was little changed over the third quarter.