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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Economists give dire prediction about inflation as no end in sight for Iran war

Economists have predicted U.S. inflation will be higher than previously expected as the Iran war continues with no end in sight, according to Bloomberg.

Bloomberg’s April survey of economists found that the personal consumption expenditures price index — an inflation indicator that measures the prices U.S. consumers pay for goods and services — is expected to rise 3.6 percent in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year.

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