inflation
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Previous increases in oil prices are likely to push the rate of inflation to as high as 3.7% by June, Oxford estimates.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
The war in Iran is a seething stalemate, the price of oil is up about 60% this year, inflation jumped to 3.3% in March—and still U.S. stocks set all-time highs this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The Fed’s latest “beige book” survey of the economy also found evidence of “increased price sensitivity” among consumers feeling the financial strain of so much inflation in the past five years.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
An uptick in inflation due to the conflict is broadly expected to hike up costs and weigh on consumer spending habits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The idea of inflation could also explain why there is so much matter in the universe.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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