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    From finance.yahoo.com

    Inflation in March saw the largest monthly gain since 2022 as the US-Israel war against Iran sent gas prices skyrocketing past $4 a gallon. Headline inflation clocked in 3.3% higher than a year ago, while rising 0.9% on a monthly basis in a rapid acceleration from February’s levels, according to Labor Department data released Friday. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had anticipated a 3.4% increase from a year ago and 0.9% from a month prior. The spike was almost entirely driven by a rise in energy costs as the war left the vital Strait of Hormuz largely closed off. The gasoline index alone soared 21.2%, which the ... (full story)

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LightchaserG
Apr 10, 2026 8:11am
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The Best President and Vice President in the world. Well done!
They making Millions on account of US people, Nice!
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JackJones
Apr 10, 2026 8:03pm
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better turn those money printers on!
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Trader#B963
Apr 11, 2026 12:05am
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Who say inflation rate won’t go up if the oil price going up …… ? ZZzzzzz lolzzz now oil price gone up follow by inflation will also be going up a lot blame that old man who started the war zZzZZZZZ LOLZzzzzz
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Trader#485E
Apr 10, 2026 8:33am
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Great to see billionaires doing so great in this economy. This is what we voted for. Make billionaires rich again.
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