inflation
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The war in Iran has boosted inflation to the highest level in two years, making officials even more cautious.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
Consumer spending was up 2.5% in February from a year earlier when adjusted for inflation, according to the latest Commerce Department numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
The way to deal with inflation was de-escalation, he said.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
But many Fed officials have said they’re wary of cutting rates until there’s progress on bringing inflation closer to the central bank’s 2% target.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
He had had an allowance since he was ten, starting at five dollars per week and increasing steadily with inflation and age up to its current twenty dollars.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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