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Here Is the Coming Path of Growing Inflation
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AI-generatedUS inflation driven by energy price spike due to Iran war; gasoline and fuel oil prices surge, raising input costs for transport and food production. Federal Reserve may tighten policy, affecting USD and consumer spending. Channel: input_cost for energy-intensive sectors and consumer staples; fx_passthrough via USD strength.
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- US inflation rose to 3.8% YoY in May 2026.
- Energy prices increased 17.9% YoY, contributing over 40% of total inflation.
- Gasoline prices surged 28.4% and fuel oil 54.3%.
- Food prices rose 3.2% YoY.
- Ongoing 10-week war with Iran is exacerbating economic pressures.
Oil prices spike on war-driven supply disruption; expected impact: Brent up 8-12% in 48h.
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