{
  "id": 3526742,
  "title": "Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war; ongoing US trade fights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/key-inflation-gauge-remains-elevated-during-iran-war-ongoing-us-trade-3526742",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260826/key-inflation-gauge-remains-elevated-during-iran-war-ongoing-us-trade-fights"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Commerce Department reported on Wednesday that an inflation measure closely monitored by the U.S. Federal Reserve remained the same last month, indicating many Americans continue to grapple with increased costs. Prices climbed 3.7 percent in July compared to a year ago. Inflation has worsened since the Iran war commenced in late February, when it was at 2.9 percent, surpassing the Fed's 2 percent target. Persistent high prices are expected to be a significant concern in the midterm elections, exacerbated by the Iran war keeping gas prices elevated, President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs on Canada and China, and AI infrastructure spending driving up the price of computers, gaming consoles, and semiconductors. The latest inflation figures are not expected to fully resolve the division within the Federal Reserve, where most officials are content to maintain interest rates steady to observe if inflation subsides on its own. However, some officials have backed rate hikes to curb borrowing and spending and tackle higher prices. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is set to present insights.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — An inflation measure closely watched by the U.S. 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 percent in July compared with a year earlier. Inflation has worsened since the Iran war began in late February, when it stood at 2.9 percent. It's…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war and ongoing US trade fights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/key-inflation-gauge-remains-elevated-during-iran-war-and-ongoing-us",
        "published": "2026-08-26T12:42:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war; ongoing US trade fights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/key-inflation-gauge-remains-elevated-during-iran-war-ongoing-us-trade",
        "published": "2026-08-26T14:42:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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