Analysis Key Facts—What this is about. After two years of falling prices, consumer inflation is quietly rising again in mid-2026, driven by a fresh energy shock tied to conflict in the Middle East.—Europe. Eurozone inflation climbed to 3.2%, its highest since 2023 and above the European Central Bank’s 2% target, with energy costs up almost 11% over the year.—The ECB’s answer. Rather than cut interest rates, the ECB raised them on June 11 to lean against the resurgence.—The United States. Inflation there never fully faded, and the Federal Reserve is …
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Inflation Is Creeping Back in 2026, and It Isn’t Hitting Everyone Equally
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July 1, 2026
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