Inflation hit magical target in early 2026; then the war started
It was brief, even fleeting, but for the first three months of 2026, the average, annualized rate of inflation in New England was 2%.
About this series: Is the economy doing well or poorly? Data abounds on the national level to answer that question. Starting in May 2025, the NH Business Review has launched an effort to provide insight into the New Hampshire economy.
On a quarterly basis, “The Pulse” will report key economic indicators such as employment, inflation and economic growth for the New Hampshire economy.
About the author: The Pulse is written and reported by award winning journalist Mark Hayward, who has written about business, government, the justice system and social issues. Hayward has contributed to many Granite State media outlets, including: New Hampshire Magazine, NH Business Review, The Union Leader and The Keene Sentinel.
