# Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran conflict and ongoing US trade fights

https://mins.news/en/item/33402

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-26 17:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/3UevXtn

> A closely watched Federal Reserve inflation measure was unchanged last month, the latest indication that many Americans continue to struggle with higher costs amid the Iran conflict and ongoing US trade disputes.

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