The war in the Middle East risks worsening an inflation problem that the Federal Reserve has struggled for years to subdue. By Colby Smith and Ben Casselman Colby Smith covers the Federal Reserve. Ben ...
Global inflation is now projected to reaccelerate to around 4% in 2026, reversing earlier expectations of steady decline. The OECD warns energy shocks from the Middle East conflict are the primary ...
The impact of the Iran war on global oil prices could push the rate of inflation facing U.S. consumers higher, which would leave Federal Reserve policymakers in a difficult spot as they weigh possible ...
The OECD on Thursday issued a somber warning about the economic impact of the Iran war if it drags on, saying inflation could reach a painful 4.2% in the US this year. “The breadth and duration of the ...
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson in 2024. Three members of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee said Thursday that inflation risks are rising due to the ongoing war in Iran.
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage ahead of the latest UK inflation data being published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) tomorrow (25 March). The latest Consumer Price Index ...
The Iran conflict risks driving “cost‑push” inflation in Japan through higher energy costs, not the wage‑driven price increases the BOJ wants. Analysts estimate oil price spikes could add 0.3%–0.7% to ...
The December 2025 inflation reading came in at 2.7% year over year and then 2.4% in January and February 2026. That’s above the Federal Reserve’s target, but a far cry from the 9.0% peak we saw in mid ...
The worst U.S. inflation outbreak in a generation turns five years old this month, a defining economic shock that is still driving policy debates, influencing national politics, and frustrating ...
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge remained stuck above the central bank’s target in January, evidence of the stubborn price increases likely to lead the Fed to keep interest rates on ...
Argentina’s monthly and annual inflation readings both came in higher than expected in February before the war in Iran put upward pressure on oil prices. Consumer prices rose 2.9% last month compared ...
The United States reported steady inflation for February, but rising geopolitical tensions are complicating the outlook for markets and policymakers. Data released on March 11 by the U.S. Bureau of ...