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The war in Iran has sent American inflation

Inflation rate leaps to nearly 3-year high after Iran war. The Fed’s hands are now tied.

A key measure of inflation used by the Federal Reserve to set interest rates posted the biggest increase in March in almost three years, marking another major hurdle for a resilient but harried U.S. economy.

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Fed’s key inflation gauge hits 3.5% as Iran war pushes up gas prices

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Inflation spikes to 3.5 percent in March as Iran war drove prices higher

U.S. Inflation Rates Over Time and the Forecast for the Rest of 2026

The Consumer Price Index is the most commonly used measure of inflation in the United States. The CPI for all items increased ...

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What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) regularly measures the change in the prices paid by consumers in the U.S. for a representative basket of goods and services.

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Treasury lifts I bond rate to 4.26% amid inflation rise

The U.S. Treasury has increased the rate on Series I savings bonds to 4.26% for bonds issued from May through October 2026, up from 4.03%. The composite rate combines a 0.90% fixed rate with an ...

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Higher Education Inflation Rate Hit 3.6% For Fiscal Year 2025

A specific higher education inflation index rose 3.6% in FY 2025, compared to a 2.6% increase in the CPI. American colleges and universities saw their annual costs inflate by a rate of 3.6% in ...

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PCE: Fed's choice inflation gauge rises to 3.2% for March

The personal consumption expenditures index increased by 3.5% on an annual basis in March, the highest rate of inflation ...

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Measuring price fluctuations for a representative basket of goods and services provides a critical benchmark for inflation and the overall health of the U.S. economy. The Consumer Price Index, ...

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