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Inflation 19 March 2026 - 12 May 2026

Apple Holds Up as Hot Inflation Hits Tech, With Investors Paying for iPhone Demand and AI Optionality

Apple Holds Up as Hot Inflation Hits Tech, With Investors Paying for iPhone Demand and AI Optionality

Apple shares rose 0.4% to $293.85 at midday Tuesday, outperforming Microsoft, Alphabet and Nvidia, which traded lower. The stock gained after record March-quarter results, a $100 billion buyback, and anticipation for AI announcements at WWDC. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% and Nasdaq dropped 1.6% as inflation rose 3.8% in April. Apple reported $111.2 billion in quarterly revenue and raised its dividend to $0.27 per share.
12 May 2026
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Dow Jones Pulls Back as Hot CPI and $100 Oil Test the 50,000 Trade

Dow Jones Pulls Back as Hot CPI and $100 Oil Test the 50,000 Trade

The Dow fell 297.98 points to 49,406.49 at 10:00 a.m. ET after April CPI data showed a 3.8% annual rise and energy prices jumped 17.9%. Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar led declines, accounting for most of the drop. The S&P 500 lost 0.57% and the Nasdaq slid 0.92%. Traders pulled back bets on near-term Fed rate cuts as oil topped $100.
12 May 2026
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US Stock Market Live: Hot CPI and Oil Shock Break Wall Street’s Record Run

US Stock Market Live: Hot CPI and Oil Shock Break Wall Street’s Record Run

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after April CPI rose 0.6%, with energy and shelter driving inflation above forecasts. The S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7%, Nasdaq-tracking QQQ lost 1.2%, and small caps slid 1.8% by mid-morning. Treasury yields climbed, and prediction markets showed a high chance of no Fed rate cuts in 2026. Brent crude jumped 3.4% to $107.72 as Middle East tensions disrupted oil flows.
12 May 2026
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Hot CPI Shock Hits Nasdaq: Wall Street’s Record Run Stalls as Fed Cut Bets Fade

Hot CPI Shock Hits Nasdaq: Wall Street’s Record Run Stalls as Fed Cut Bets Fade

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after April inflation exceeded forecasts, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and the Nasdaq off 0.6%. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-over-year, driven by a 3.8% jump in energy costs. Treasury yields climbed, and major tech shares dropped sharply. Markets now expect the Federal Reserve to keep rates steady into 2027.
12 May 2026
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Gold’s $4,700 Test: Iran Standoff and Hot Inflation Put Bullion on the Back Foot

Gold’s $4,700 Test: Iran Standoff and Hot Inflation Put Bullion on the Back Foot

Gold dropped 0.8% to $4,696.07 an ounce in London on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as a stronger dollar, rising oil prices, and higher-than-expected U.S. inflation weighed on demand. U.S. CPI rose 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-on-year, the largest annual increase since May 2023. Silver, platinum, and palladium also fell. President Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on “life support.”
12 May 2026
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Inflation-Proof Portfolio 2026: 5 Assets Still Standing After May’s Volatility Shock

Inflation-Proof Portfolio 2026: 5 Assets Still Standing After May’s Volatility Shock

Oil surged to $126.41 a barrel before settling at $108.17, fueling inflation and pushing U.S. investors toward hedges like short Treasury bills, TIPS, gold, and silver. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 3.5% year-over-year in March, its fastest pace since May 2023. Gasoline prices jumped 24.1% in March. The three-month Treasury yield stood at 3.68% on April 30.
2 May 2026
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Market Calm Before the Storm? 3 Sectors to Watch at Monday’s Open After U.S. Inflation Shock

Market Calm Before the Storm? 3 Sectors to Watch at Monday’s Open After U.S. Inflation Shock

U.S. stocks open Monday at record highs, but March inflation jumped and factory input costs hit a four-year peak in April. Oil prices surged after Barclays raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100, citing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Spirit Airlines ceased operations Saturday as jet fuel prices doubled. The Fed signaled rate moves could go either way amid persistent inflation pressures.
2 May 2026
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US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

US Dollar Drops as GDP Miss and Core PCE Jump Cloud Fed Cut Bets

The U.S. dollar fell Thursday after first-quarter GDP growth missed forecasts and core inflation accelerated, complicating the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. The Dollar Index dropped 0.59% to 98.33, with the dollar hitting session lows against the yen after Japanese officials hinted at intervention. The Fed held rates steady Wednesday but showed division over future cuts. U.S. GDP grew at a 2.0% annualized rate, while core PCE inflation jumped to 4.3%.
30 April 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Inflation Shock Puts RBA Back in Focus

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls Again as Inflation Shock Puts RBA Back in Focus

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.27% at 8,687 on Wednesday, its seventh straight loss and lowest in nearly four weeks, after inflation jumped to 4.6% in March. Traders cut the odds of a Reserve Bank rate hike next week to 71%. Utilities and energy stocks rose, while miners and banks slipped. Woodside Energy gained after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter revenue.
29 April 2026
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FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites

FTSE 100 Today: Why London Stocks Are Stuck Near 10,500 as Inflation Bites

UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by higher motor fuel prices, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The FTSE 100 hovered near 10,500, down 0.04%, as losses in Reckitt and JD Sports offset gains in miners and BP. Reckitt fell 5% after missing sales forecasts and warning on margins. Investors weighed whether the inflation jump could prompt a tougher Bank of England stance.
22 April 2026
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US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%

US Inflation Shock Explained: Why Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Are Fading After March CPI Hit 3.3%

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.9% in March, with gasoline surging 21.2%, the largest monthly jump since 1967, according to the Labor Department. The spike complicates prospects for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with officials warning policy easing could be delayed into 2027 if inflation persists. The Fed meets April 28-29; its preferred PCE inflation gauge is due April 30. Wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in March, below forecasts.
15 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps as Dollar Slips and Fragile Iran Truce Keeps CPI in Focus

Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps as Dollar Slips and Fragile Iran Truce Keeps CPI in Focus

Spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,789.67 an ounce by 1:30 p.m. ET Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened and Treasury yields slipped. U.S. gold futures settled 0.9% higher at $4,818.00. Traders watched a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran and awaited Friday’s U.S. inflation data. March saw gold’s steepest monthly drop since 2008, according to China’s central bank.
9 April 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Climbs as Oil Retreats, but Inflation Risk Keeps Wall Street Wary

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Climbs as Oil Retreats, but Inflation Risk Keeps Wall Street Wary

The Dow Jones rose 247.66 points to 48,155.97 by midday Thursday, following a surge linked to signs of Middle East de-escalation and Israeli plans for peace talks with Lebanon. Oil prices fell over $4 a barrel after Netanyahu’s remarks, but remain 40% above pre-conflict levels. Amazon climbed 4.3% on strong AI revenue. Traders now see only a 30% chance of a Fed rate cut by year-end, down from 56%.
9 April 2026
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Silver Price Today: Silver Slips as Fed Cut Bets Fade and Iran Oil Risk Lifts Inflation Fears

Silver Price Today: Silver Slips as Fed Cut Bets Fade and Iran Oil Risk Lifts Inflation Fears

Spot silver fell 0.9% to $72.32 an ounce Monday, while gold, platinum, and palladium also weakened. Wells Fargo no longer expects Fed rate cuts in 2026, and Citigroup delayed its forecast to September. The dollar index slipped despite Brent crude near $110. U.S., Iranian, and regional mediators are discussing a ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Clash With Inflation Fears

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Clash With Inflation Fears

U.S. stocks rose Monday, with the Dow up 83 points by midday as reports of new Iran ceasefire talks lifted sentiment. Oil hovered near $111 a barrel amid Middle East tensions and a looming deadline from Trump on Iran. The ISM services PMI fell to 54.0 in March, while payrolls rose 178,000 and unemployment dropped to 4.3%. Wells Fargo and Citigroup delayed expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
6 April 2026
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Wall Street Recovers After Iran Oil Shock, but Hormuz Hopes Now Face a CPI Test

Wall Street Recovers After Iran Oil Shock, but Hormuz Hopes Now Face a CPI Test

U.S. crude surged to $111.54 a barrel Thursday, its biggest daily jump since 2020, after President Trump vowed intensified attacks on Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and the Nasdaq 0.2%, while United Airlines and Carnival fell over 3% and Tesla dropped 5.4%. Gasoline prices topped $4 a gallon nationwide. Traders watched for updates on the Strait of Hormuz, which remains closed.
3 April 2026
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Dow Futures Slide as Brent Oil Nears $115, Fed Inflation Warning and Micron Drop Rattle Wall Street

Dow Futures Slide as Brent Oil Nears $115, Fed Inflation Warning and Micron Drop Rattle Wall Street

U.S. stock futures fell early Thursday as Brent crude hovered near $115 after Iranian strikes on Gulf energy sites. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.4%, Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.53%, and the Cboe Volatility Index rose to 26. The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% and signaled only one cut this year. Oil prices briefly hit $119.13 before easing; European shares and gas prices also fell.
19 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Haemonetics Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates Amid Strong Medical Devices Sector Performance
    May 22, 2026, 10:52 PM EDT. Haemonetics (NYSE:HAE) posted a robust Q1 with revenues of $346.4 million, up 4.8% year on year and exceeding analyst forecasts by 2.6%. The medical devices & supplies specialty sector outperformed expectations, with revenues beating consensus by 5.2% overall. Haemonetics shares rose 10.6% post-earnings to $58.27, reflecting investor confidence. Industry growth drivers include an aging population increasing demand for blood-related medical products and advances in digital health technology, while challenges remain from pricing pressures and regulatory demands. The sector saw steady stock performance, up 3.6% on average following earnings releases. STAAR Surgical also delivered strong results, highlighting sector momentum.

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Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

23 May 2026
AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
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