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February inflation was unchanged but predates surge in energy prices The Washington PostHere's the inflation breakdown for February 2026 — in one chart CNBCTame CPI Still Spells Trouble for Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Bloomberg.comStock Market Today: IEA to Launch Record Oil Reserves Release; Dow Slips as Inflation Holds Steady — Live Updates WSJ
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While February's Consumer Price Index report shows only modest price pressures, inflationary risks are rising once again as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
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Gas prices don't move in lock step with crude, usually trailing increases or drops by a few days.
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The Iran conflict is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns and potentially increasing global food inflation.
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Traders increased bets on a possible interest rate rise in the eurozone this year after officials on Wednesday said the bloc's central bank may be forced to act if the Iran war risks an inflation spike.
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Treasury yields were edging up Tuesday, but traded below levels seen Monday when inflation fears tied to oil's surge were rising.
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