Friday, April 10, 2026

Inflation Picks Up

U.S. Inflation Surged in March as Iran War Pushed Up Prices
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/10/business/economy/what-to-know-about-the-report.html
 
Construction Business Taking a Hit from Iran Conflict
https://www.wsj.com/economy/construction-business-taking-a-hit-from-iran-conflict-914cbca4
Rising prices for fuel and materials such as aluminum are pushing up costs just as they were stabilizing. “This war just trashed that.” 

How Inflation Is Eating Your Wages
https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/how-the-iran-war-is-affecting-your-wages-3fe2eef5
The gas pump is eating into paychecks, especially for rank-and-file workers.