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Fact-checking Donald Trump on inflation rate at State of the Union

President Donald Trump inflated his administration’s success in reducing inflation at his Feb. 24 State of the Union address, falsely claiming he inherited "record levels" from

Here's the inflation breakdown for February 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

February inflation rate at 0.3% month over month and 2.4% year over year

In February, inflation rose by 0.3% month over month and 2.4% year over year. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on the latest economic data, which comes from before the war in Iran began.

Gold falls as inflation fears pressure Fed rate-cut outlook

By Pablo Sinha March 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices dipped on Monday, pressured by concerns that surging oil costs could stoke inflation further and prompt a more hawkish policy stance by major central banks including the U.

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

Australia’s central bank raises rates again as inflation risks mount amid West Asia conflict

Australia’s central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1% in a narrowly split decision, signalling caution on further tightening as inflation risks rise amid the West Asia conflict and elevated oil p

Taiwan Swaps Signal Rate Hike Bets on Inflation, Currency Risks

Fixed-income investors are pricing in an interest-rate hike in Taiwan in the coming months as surging oil prices and a weakening currency spark inflation concerns.