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Key Inflation Gauge Worsened in January Before Iran War

Prices rose 2.8% in January compared to a year earlier, with core prices up 3.1%

Key Inflation Gauge Worsened in January, Before Iran War Lifted Gas Prices

Prices rose 2.8% in January compared with a year earlier, slightly below December's increase.

Key Inflation Gauge Worsened in January Before Iran War Lifted Gas Prices

Prices rose 2.8% in January compared with a year earlier, the Commerce Department said.

Key Inflation Gauge Worsened in January Before Iran War

The Federal Reserve's closely watched inflation measure rose higher in January, signaling persistent price pressures even before the Iran conflict caused oil and gas prices to spike.

U.S. Consumer Prices Rise 2.4% Annually in February

Inflation concerns loom as energy costs and tariffs impact consumers

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 Amid Middle East Tensions

Concerns grow that sustained high energy costs could fuel broader inflation pressures

Global Markets Plunge as Oil Prices Surge

Surging oil costs threaten to raise living expenses and interest rates worldwide

Inflation Fears Overshadow Market Reactions to Iran War

Treasury bonds sell off sharply despite typical safe-haven status as investors focus on oil-driven inflation risk.

Iran Attacks Raise Uncertainty Around US Economy

Conflict could impact inflation, growth, and public sentiment on economy

Iran Attacks Threaten US Economy with Uncertainty

Conflict could worsen inflation and slow growth, economists warn

Iran Attacks Threaten US Economy with More Uncertainty Around Inflation, Growth

Conflict could lift gas prices, worsen inflation, and undermine business confidence, economists say.

Inflation Accelerates More Than Expected in December

Key inflation gauge rose 0.4% from November, signaling prices are still rising faster than the Fed's 2% target.

Fed's Inflation Gauge Accelerates, Showing Persistent Price Growth

The central bank's preferred measure of inflation rose last month, indicating ongoing price pressures.

US Wholesale Prices Rise More Than Expected in January

Producer price index up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago