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Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?
The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
August 21, 2026Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
June 11, 2026US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war
The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
May 12, 2026Iran war could make beer and bottled water pricier for Indians
Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.
April 2, 2026How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?
The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.
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Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?
The US national debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show. The rise reflects years of heavy spending under both the Donald Trump and Joe Biden
Trump says he 'loves' inflation as prices hit 3-year high
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Fears cost of water and beer to soar as India's scorching summer hits
Indians are bracing for summer, with temperatures expected to cross 45C in some parts of the country. But the war with Iran is already putting India's $6bn bottled water industry under strain as manuf
Americans react to rising gas prices: "Very frustrating"
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