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Trump's Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Amid Economic Struggles

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s war with Iran coincides with weak growth in the last quarter of 2025, at 0.7%, amid a government shutdown and declining exports.
Inflation is rising as consumer prices increase due to higher oil costs.
February job losses show a fragile labor market, and consumer sentiment has dropped.
The Federal Reserve may hesitate to cut rates amid inflation, shaping the 2026 outlook.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s war with Iran coincides with weak growth in the last quarter of 2025, at 0.7%, amid a government shutdown and declining exports.
Inflation is rising as consumer prices increase due to higher oil costs.
February job losses show a fragile labor market, and consumer sentiment has dropped.
The Federal Reserve may hesitate to cut rates amid inflation, shaping the 2026 outlook.