politics
War, Prices and the Fed: A New View
March 11, 2026
Inflation data from February showed a steady 2. 5 % core rate, meaning food and energy costs were not driving the rise. The month’s figures rose only 0. 2 % from January, while grocery and restaurant prices climbed 3‑4 %. Energy costs went up modestly after a drop in January, but the recent spike in
