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Economists See War Pushing US Inflation Above 3%, Hurting Growth

Economists raised their estimates for US inflation through year-end, while trimming consumer spending, growth and employment projections as the war in Iran drives up fuel costs.

A shopper carries an Alo Yoga bag in the SoHo neighborhood of New York, US, on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The US Census Bureau is scheduled to release advance monthly sales for retail and food services figures on February 17.
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Global Inflation Expected to Pick Up From Iran War, Survey Shows

Inflation around the world is expected to pick up due to the war with Iran, while growth prospects remain largely unaffected for now, according to a global survey of economists by Bloomberg News.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 27: People walk along Broadway with shopping bags in Manhattan on February 27, 2026 in New York City. Newly released Producer Price Index figures showed that prices rose 0.5% in January for American consumers, while "core" prices increased by 0.8%. The numbers, released by the Labor Department, sent major stock indexes sharply lower on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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