NASDAQ:WBUY 28 January 2026

April 10, 2026, 6:31 AM EDT. The US stock market, led by the S&P 500, gained about 5% in early April despite two months of prior decline. However, economic growth slowed sharply with Q4 GDP at 0.5%, down from 4.4% in Q3. Inflation remains sticky above the Fed's 2% target, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rising 2.8% year-on-year in February and March Consumer Price Index (CPI) expectations at 3.4%. The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates this year amid these conditions. Experts suggest the Fed will maintain rates to monitor inflation risks and global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions, delaying any rate easing. The market faces mixed signals as inflation pressures and slowing growth create cautious sentiment among investors.