US inflation surged to 3.3% in March, driven by a sharp rise in energy prices linked to Middle East tensions.
Despite the inflation spike, core inflation remained subdued and equity markets were buoyed by strong gains in AI and semiconductor stocks.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply as gasoline prices rose, but markets are hopeful that easing geopolitical tensions could help lower inflation pressures.
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Does the end of yield curve inversion guarantee a U.S. recession?
What immediate global energy shocks will failed West Asia peace talks unleash?
Is the AI infrastructure race, fueled by CoreWeave's deals, sustainable long-term?
Will AI's vulnerability-finding power secure or destabilize our digital future?