Inflation Expected to Surge to Highest Point in 3 Years Due to War with Iran
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The ongoing war with Iran has led to significant economic repercussions, pushing inflation to its highest level in nearly three years. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices in the U.S. rose by 3.8% last month, largely due to soaring gasoline prices. This increase marks the largest monthly rise since 2022, following a 0.9% jump between February and March. As inflation accelerates, it is outpacing wage growth, which has slowed to 3.4% in March from nearly 4% in November. The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, surpassing expectations.
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