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The U.S. economy entered 2026 on shaky footing, with slowing growth, cautious consumer spending, rising debt, and persistent inflation, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on hold amid growing uncertainty. More

February inflation remained relatively stable as slowing housing costs helped restrain core prices, but rising energy costs and the surge in oil prices following the Iran conflict threaten to push inflation higher in the months ahead. More