inflation

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keith Noonan

Micron Tumbles 2.8% as Geopolitical Tensions Override AI Chip Strength

Micron stock falls 2.8% amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, despite being up 357% annually on AI chip strength.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Frankel, Cfp

S&P 500 Hits Lowest Point Since November as Stagflation Fears Surge

S&P 500 hits lowest level since November amid stagflation fears, weak growth, and surging oil prices driven by Iran conflict tensions.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Evette Mitkov

Antimony Stock Tumbles as Dollar Surge Overwhelms Safe-Haven Demand

$UAMY shares fell 6.50% as dollar strength and falling gold prices overwhelmed safe-haven demand from Middle East tensions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

Gold Mining's Weakness: Coeur Stock Plunges on CPI Data and Valuation Concerns

Coeur Mining stock dropped 6.3% after CPI data sparked gold investor concerns. Gold fell 1.3%, silver 5.3% as bonds become more attractive than non-yielding assets.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Oil Spike Fades from Headlines, But Inflation Threat Looms for Markets

Geopolitical oil tensions may ease, but rising crude prices will eventually drive inflation concerns back to market focus, reshaping consumer spending patterns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Rich Smith

Gold's Inflation Paradox: Why Newmont Stock Fell Despite Rate Concerns

Newmont shares fell 3.2% as inflation data boosted bond yields, but the stock trades at sub-19x earnings with growth projected through 2029.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Dmytro Spilka

FTSE 100's Strong 2025 Run Faces Test From Iran Conflict Inflation Risk

FTSE 100's 21.5% 2025 gain faces pressure from Iran conflict risks that could reignite inflation and force higher interest rates, threatening index performance.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Kramer

S&P 500 Volatility Eases Amid Geopolitical Relief, but Liquidity Risks Linger

S&P 500 rebounds from Monday selloff as Iran tensions ease, though underlying liquidity pressures from T-bill settlements and dollar tightening persist.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Bond Diversification Fails in Crisis: Why Multi-Asset ETFs Outperform Traditional 60/40 Portfolios

Stock-bond portfolios failed to provide diversification during recent geopolitical turmoil. Investors should expand into gold, Bitcoin, and real estate for better multi-asset protection.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Oil Above $100 Reignites Inflation Fears, Yet Markets Still Expect Fed Rate Cuts

Oil prices surging above $100 spike March inflation odds to 87%, yet markets still expect Fed rate cuts in 2026, betting the disruption proves temporary.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ben Gran

Dimon Warns of Hidden Inflation Risks; Utilities Emerge as Safe Haven

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon flags persistent inflation risks from geopolitical tensions, particularly Middle East conflicts. He recommends utility stocks as portfolio protection.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

Americans Say They Need $2.1M to Retire, but Most Have Saved Far Less

BlackRock survey shows Americans think they need $2.1M to retire, yet 62% have saved under $150,000, revealing a deepening retirement crisis.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Kramer

Oil Surge Past $100 Threatens Stock Rally as Inflation Fears Resurface

S&P 500 dropped over 1% as oil prices exceeded $100, compounded by weak jobs data. Rising energy costs threaten inflation outlook and credit market stability.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Ananya Gairola

Economists Warn Iran Conflict Could Cost $1T, Reignite Inflation Amid Oil Surge

Economists warn escalating Iran tensions could cost $1T, spark supply chain disruptions, and reignite inflation as oil surges above $90/barrel.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Mighty Wisdom

UK Economy Stabilizes as Rate Cuts Boost Growth Prospects Despite Headwinds

UK inflation eases to 3.0% and rates cut 1.5pts since mid-2024, but GDP growth stalls at 0.1% with unemployment rising and debt at 92.9% of GDP.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

Stock Futures Rise As Oil Rally Cools on Trump's Strait Strategy

U.S. stock futures rose modestly as oil gains slowed following Trump's Navy escort announcement through the Strait of Hormuz. ADP employment report and earnings from Broadcom, Abercrombie & Fitch loom ahead.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Bibhu Pattnaik

Intelligence Ops, Oil Spikes: How Iran Tensions Reshape Global Markets

CIA tracked Iran's Khamenei for months as tensions spike. Oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruption fears; 700+ Dubai flights cancelled.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jesse Cohen

Costco Poised to Rally on Earnings; Broadcom Faces Pullback Risk

Costco recommended as buy ahead of earnings on momentum and defensive appeal; Broadcom a sell despite strong results due to valuation and semiconductor sector consolidation risks.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Futures Slip Before Inflation Data; Block, Dell Lead Gainers

Stock futures slip ahead of inflation data release. Block and Dell surge on earnings beats, while Zscaler falls after guidance cut.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Producer Inflation Accelerates Beyond Forecast, Clouding Fed's Rate-Cut Timeline

Producer inflation exceeded forecasts in January, driven by service sector pricing. The stronger-than-expected data may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts until later 2026.
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