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Economic Stress Amid Inflation

Updated 2026-05-16 13:20 UTC 1 source Negative

High gas prices and inflation are causing economic stress, but economists predict continued spending will keep the economy stable. The Iran war is prolonging financial concerns for Americans.

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High gas prices and inflation are stressing people out — but the economy will be fine as long as they keep spending

Nearly three months into the Iran war, Americans are still spending plenty of money to keep the economy on the up and up.

2026-05-16 13:00 UTC