Inflation was getting worse before Iran war. PCE price increases show how much.
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Inflation was getting worse before Iran war. PCE price increases show how much.
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Neutral · 94%
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2026-04-09 12:34
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Original source
Shortly before the Iran war, a key measure of U.S. inflation rose at an excessive pace for the third month in a row, underscoring the latest challenge to the Federal Reserve in trying to squelch stubborn price pressures.
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Original article published by MarketWatch on April 9, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.