The USA inflation rate held steady at 2.4 percent in February, yet economists view this data as largely obsolete due to the subsequent military conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran.Surging energy prices and ongoing tariff complications are expected to drive inflation toward 2.9 percent in the coming months.Consequently, the Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to maintain current interest rates when it convenes for its next policy meeting.Recent reports indicate that gasoline costs have risen significantly since the start of hostilities on February 28.