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Briefing: US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact

Strategic angle: Due to an 'uncertain' economic outlook because of the war in Iran, the Fed has raised its inflation outlook.

by Editorial Staff|Mar 18, 2026|1 MIN READ|MONEY

Fed expects PCE measure to stand at 2.7% by December 2026

Previous forecast was lower than current outlook

Economic uncertainty linked to ongoing conflict in Iran