Business

Inflation Rates Remain High

Updated 2026-09-11 15:10 UTC 1 source Negative

August inflation figures showed a persistent rise, primarily due to increased energy costs amid the Iran conflict. Economists attribute this trend to ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global markets.

Coverage timeline — 1 article

CNBC

Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart

Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.

2026-09-11 14:41 UTC