Iran War Pushes U.S. Inflation to Highest Level in Nearly Two Years
U.S. inflation accelerated sharply in March, reaching its highest level in almost two years, driven largely by soaring gasoline prices linked to the war with Iran.
U.S. inflation accelerated sharply in March, reaching its highest level in almost two years, driven largely by soaring gasoline prices linked to the war with Iran.
U.S. consumer price growth slowed sharply in April as gasoline eased off record highs, suggesting inflation has probably peaked, though it is likely to stay hot for a while and keep the Federal Reserve's foot on the brakes to cool demand.
Inflation has been driven higher by soaring demand and lack of supply caused by Covid pandemic’s global impact on trade