April inflation rate surges to 3.8% amid uncertainty in the Middle East

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April inflation rate surges to 3.8% amid uncertainty in the Middle East

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The Hill
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Inflation rose to 3.8% year over year in April and 0.6% month over month as the war in Iran continues to affect the economy. NBC News' Christine Romans and editor-in-chief at Investopedia Caleb Silver report on the. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Inflation spikes to 3.8 percent in April, higher than expected
The Hill
The Hill
Balanced
5/12/2026

Inflation spikes to 3.8 percent in April, higher than expected

The annual inflation rate shot higher in April as the war in Iran drove up energy and food prices, according to data released Tuesday by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI), a popular gauge of inflation, rose 3.8 percent over the past 12 months and 0.6 percent in April alone, according to the…

April inflation rate surges to 3.8% amid uncertainty in the Middle East
NBC News
NBC News
Leaning left
5/12/2026

April inflation rate surges to 3.8% amid uncertainty in the Middle East

Inflation rose to 3.8% year over year in April and 0.6% month over month as the war in Iran continues to affect the economy. NBC News' Christine Romans and editor-in-chief at Investopedia Caleb Silver report on the economic situation amid uncertainty in the Middle East.