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“This was the second straight election most voters told us inflation was a hardship for them, and more said their finances are worse now compared to two years ago — these voters backed Democrats over the Republicans for the House.”

“Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024 seems, now, less like a broad cultural realignment and more like a product of material factors, namely inflation.”

“Democrats have focused much of their campaign on affordability, an issue that has roundly resonated with an electorate stung by high gas prices and persistent inflation, driven in part by Trump’s erratic tariff policies and the US war on Iran.”

“Persistently high inflation would make that decision harder, of course.”

“If US society were truly and passionately wedded to the principles enshrined in its constitution, a campaign exposing Trump as a persistent aggressor against that foundational ethos would be unbeatable.”

“Inflation, as Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock puts it, makes us poorer.”

“'The Reserve Bank warned us that this could happen if inflation didn't show some sign of stablising or easing - despite the fact that consumer confidence is almost at a record lows, business confidence is at record lows and unemployment is increasing,' he…”

“Clement was particularly concerned about persistent inflation, fueled by Trump’s war on Iran.”

“Zahid Hussain, a former lead economist at the World Bank’s Dhaka office, said persistent inflation over the past five years has sharply eroded the purchasing power of low-paid workers.”

“'The worst case scenario for us would be having to get the cash rate up to where the RBA took it just before the (Global Financial Crisis) when we last had an inflation problem, and that was a cash rate of 7.25 per cent.”

“There is a direct connection between his actions and higher gas prices, costlier groceries and persistently high inflation.”

“KARACHI: Amid rising food inflation and weakening purchasing power from higher fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on Feb 28, local and multinational consumer goods companies in Pakistan reported improved…”

“Underlying conditions are in Democrats' favour – Republican US President Donald Trump's approval rating is at a record low for a president heading into a midterm, comparable to George W Bush in his final term in 2006; the Iran war still isn't over and it's…”

“That is less than half the 9.1% pace of inflation reached as the US emerged from the pandemic.”

“Now, at a time of growing inflation, rising interest rates, persistent unemployment and a protracted trade war, Ontario needs to pack the biggest possible punch.”

“The escalation compounds fears about the impact of the Middle East crisis on global growth, with crude prices sent soaring since Iran effectively shut the crucial Strait of Hormuz after it was attacked by the US and Israel in February.”

“Persistent inflation and high gas prices fueled by the ongoing conflict with Iran have driven widespread American disapproval of that war.”

“Persistent inflation and high gas prices fueled by the ongoing conflict with Iran have driven widespread American disapproval of that war.”

“Rising energy prices and inflation that have caused economic hardship to many in Bulgaria, the EU's poorest member state, are also a main issue addressed by candidates.”

“Rising energy prices and inflation that have caused economic hardship to many in Bulgaria, the EU's poorest member state, are also a main issue addressed by candidates.”

“Australia’s headline inflation rate has accelerated to 4.3%, with a key gauge that strips out volatile prices also elevated, sharpening expectations of another interest rate rise next week.”

“Emphasis on inflation ahead of RBA meeting The opposition blames government spending, which is at historically high levels, for persistent inflation.”

“The high prices are adding to pain for cattle ranchers in western states, who were already struggling with persistent drought.”

“Borrowing costs have risen With an increasing national debt, persistently high inflation and the energy price spikes tied to the Iran war, it’s getting more expensive to borrow money for a home, auto or other basic needs.”

“He said the rate-setting committee will likely want to “guard against the risk of persistently higher headline inflation becoming embedded in future wage and price-setting behaviour”.”

“Bond prices are influenced by interest rates, inflation and confidence in the issuer’s ability to repay the loan, among other factors.”

“Mr McHenry said his drop in sales is down to a number of factors, including an increasing number of distilleries, persistently high inflation and people choosing to buy cheaper imported products instead of more expensive Australian whiskies.”

“Analysts say persistent inflation, the Iran war, and fuel costs have made races competitive across the country even in Republican-leaning territory.”

“The government has also faced criticism over its response to the protests, including the detention of thousands of minors and the use of force against young demonstrators.”

“The losses came as another report signaled inflation has worsened by even more in the United States than economists expected.”

“Rising energy costs were a major driver of the hotter-than-expected US inflation figures reported yesterday.”

“The economy has consistently been cited as a top issue for American voters, as rising gasoline prices and persistent inflation have eaten into household budgets.”

“The visit, just three weeks before Election Day, underscores the stakes for Republicans as they fight to maintain control of Congress amid voter frustration over soaring gasoline prices, persistent inflation and the war in Iran.”

“That disparity between headline and core rates points to the major factor in the persistently high US inflation rate -- the surge in gasoline and diesel prices that has occurred as a result of Trump’s decision to go to war in the Middle East.”

“Treasurer Jim Chalmers has spent the past month defending his economic record and arguing that government spending is not the main culprit for persistently higher headline inflation and the fourth interest rate rise this year.”

“…rofit lines, if there are profits, are extra thin, as government charges keep rising.' Mrs Rinehart also took the opportunity to criticise the Albanese government's economic policy amid the cost of living crisis, persistently high inflation and interest…”

“The RBA has identified both overseas cost pressures and domestic capacity constraints as contributing to persistent inflation.”

“Green is running in a district that voted for President Donald Trump by a large margin in 2024, yet the Republicans face headwinds as inflation and energy prices remain a persistent preoccupation for voters.”

“Taylor’s campaign is one of many that’s embracing an anti-corruption message in a midterm year that’s otherwise defined by high gas prices, persistent inflation and sinking confidence in the economy.”

“US Treasurys rebounded slightly after yields hit a near-quarter-century high, amid growing signs that increased borrowing costs are damaging the American economy.”