Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is almost certain to announce Wednesday that the central bank has kept its key rate unchanged for the ...

Inflation crisis turns five and still reshapes the economy

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.
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Fact-checking Donald Trump on inflation rate at State of the Union

President Donald Trump inflated his administration’s success in reducing inflation at his Feb. 24 State of the Union address, falsely claiming he inherited "record levels" from ...

How many rate cuts? Iran war upends Federal Reserve’s next steps

The Iran war has scrambled the Federal Reserve’s outlook on inflation and unemployment and will likely further delay interest ...

Here's the inflation breakdown for February 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

February inflation rate at 0.3% month over month and 2.4% year over year

In February, inflation rose by 0.3% month over month and 2.4% year over year. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on the latest economic data, which comes from before the war in Iran began.

Taiwan Swaps Signal Rate Hike Bets on Inflation, Currency Risks

Fixed-income investors are pricing in an interest-rate hike in Taiwan in the coming months as surging oil prices and a ...

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.