Hot 3.8% April CPI Slams AI Stocks; Nasdaq Falls 1.5%
April CPI printed at 3.8% YoY — the hottest reading since May 2023 — knocking the Nasdaq down 1.5% as Nvidia, Intel and Micron led an AI-led selloff.
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April CPI Rises to 3.7%, Pushing Bond Yields Higher as Fed Cuts Fade
April CPI surged to 3.7% year-over-year, sending the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.41% and dimming hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026.
Gold at $4,800: Why Analysts Are Eyeing $6,000 in 2026
Gold hit $4,812 this week, up 41% in a year. Here is what is driving the record rally — and whether $6,000 is the next stop.
Stagflation 2026: The Warning Signs Capital Markets Can’t Ignore
Sticky 3.3% inflation, oil price shocks, and a Fed frozen on rate cuts are reviving stagflation fears not seen since the 1970s. Here’s what capital markets are signaling.
Consumer Confidence Hits an All-Time Low: What UMich’s 47.6 Reading Means for Capital Markets
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index plunged to a historic 47.6 in April 2026 — the worst reading ever recorded. Here is what it signals for bond markets, equity sectors, and Fed policy.
IMF Slashes 2026 Growth Forecasts: What Markets Need to Know
The IMF’s April 2026 WEO cuts global growth projections and raises inflation to 4.4%. What it means for bonds, equities, and the Fed.
WTI Crude Drops 8%: Unpacking the Iran Risk Premium Collapse
WTI crude fell nearly 8% as U.S.-Iran talks advanced. We break down geopolitical risk premiums, the physical oil market paradox, energy stock implications, and what it means for inflation.
Stagflation Warning: Hot CPI Meets Record-Low Consumer Sentiment
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.
March PPI Cools: What It Means for Fed Rates and Bonds
March 2026 PPI rose just 0.5% vs 1.1% expected. Here’s what the wholesale inflation surprise means for Fed policy and bond markets.
IMF Slashes Global Growth Outlook: Capital Markets on Alert
The IMF has cut its 2026 global growth outlook amid the Iran energy crisis, sticky inflation, and US-China tariffs. Here’s what capital markets need to watch.