America's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for some time. Tax refunds are temporarily boosting spending. However, economists anticipate a slowdown as the tax season concludes. Consumers are facing rising prices across various goods and services.

The Iran war’s oil price shock drove the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge to 3.8% last month, its highest rate in nearly three years, new data showed Thursday.

America's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for some time. Tax…