US inflation rose to 3.8 percent in April its highest level since 2023 increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve as it weighs its next interest rate decisions amid tariff-driven price rises.
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US Inflation Hits 3.8 Percent in April Its Highest Rate Since 2023 Impacting India
US inflation hit 3.8 percent in April its highest rate since 2023 raising concerns in India about global economic spillover effects and the impact on Indian exports.
US Inflation Rate Was 3.8% in April 2026 — Higher Than When Biden Left Office
Fact-checkers noted the current inflation rate of 3.8% exceeds the 2.9% rate recorded in Biden’s final month despite Trump’s contrary claims.
Core Inflation Hit an Annual Rate of 3.3% in April as Expected — Fed’s Preferred Gauge
The PCE price index matched forecasts at 3.3% as the Federal Reserve monitors whether price pressures are easing.
Fed’s Goolsbee: Energy Inflation Has Been More Persistent Than Expected
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee warns that energy price pressures driven by the Iran war are complicating the Fed’s inflation outlook.
Americans Are Feeling Inflation’s Pinch Into the Holiday Weekend — Where Prices Are Rising
A breakdown of which consumer categories are seeing the steepest price increases ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Two-Thirds of Consumers Cutting Spending on Clothing and Hobby Items Due to Price Rises
The Conference Board’s May 2026 survey found consumers are specifically reducing expenditure on clothing footwear hobby items and games as inflation persists.
US Consumer Confidence Index Falls to 93.1 in May on Inflationary War Pressures
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 93.1 in May as escalating prices linked to the Middle East conflict eroded household sentiment.
US Consumer Confidence Drops to 93.1 in May Citing Middle East Conflict Inflation
The Conference Board reported US consumer confidence dipped to 93.1 in May as concerns about war-driven inflation weighed on households.
Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair Amid Iran Conflict Inflation Pressures
The new Federal Reserve chairman takes office facing an economy still rattled by war-driven energy costs.