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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christopher Rugaber

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

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An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs.

The Commerce Department's Wednesday report showed that prices rose 3.7% in July compared with a year earlier. Inflation has worsened since the Iran war began in late February, when it stood at 2.9%. It's noticeably above the Fed's target of 2%.

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