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Stagflation Warning: Hot CPI Meets Record-Low Consumer Sentiment

September 12, 2026April 15, 2026 by Bruno

U.S. CPI surged 3.3% annually in March 2026—its biggest monthly jump since 2022—while consumer sentiment crashed to an all-time low of 47.6. Here’s what the double bind means for markets.

Consumer Confidence Hits 70-Year Low: The Stock Market Impact

September 12, 2026April 11, 2026 by Bruno

U.S. consumer sentiment has sunk to its lowest point in 70 years amid war, energy inflation, and stagflation fears. Here’s which stocks face headwinds — and which benefit.