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Inflation cools, but Iran tensions raise the risk of new price spikes

The improvement in June consumer prices comes as U.S. and Iran escalate attacks that could push energy prices higher again.

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U.S. inflation showed signs of easing in June, offering the White House some room to argue that price pressures are improving, according to NYT Business and NYT Economy.

However, the same period is clouded by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, with fresh attacks increasing the risk that energy costs could surge again.

The outlet notes that higher energy prices would likely undermine the apparent progress in consumer prices, linking the inflation outlook to developments in the conflict.

As a result, the next leg of price growth depends not only on domestic inflation trends but also on how quickly the energy market impact of the U.S.-Iran escalation plays out.

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