Iran Conflict Sparks Fresh Inflation Pressure Ahead of CPI
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The upcoming March CPI is expected to show inflation around 3.3% annually, the highest since May 2024, driven by a surge in energy costs tied to the Iran war, with economists warning inflation could top 3% in March and exceed 4% by April, signaling ripple effects on groceries, travel, and borrowing costs as the Fed remains cautious on policy.
- Inflation was cooling. Now the Iran war could push it back to 2024 levels. CBS News
- Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows CNBC
- Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war MPR News
- US PCE inflation picks up in February; consumer spending solid Reuters
- How the Iran war affects Americans' inflation expectations Axios
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