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February 2026 Inflation Report: 2.4% CPI Breakdown
US inflation stuck at 2.4% in February, but the Iran war just sent oil soaring—could gas hit $5/gallon soon? The real impact might be just beginning...
Financial market analysis from 11/03/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.
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