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March PPI came in softer than expected at 0.5% MoM, 4% YoY. Energy spiked 8.5% from Hormuz closure, but services inflation flat suggests temporary impact.

U.S. stock futures rise on Iran deal optimism; Sana Biotech surges 20% on Mayo Clinic partnership while energy inflation concerns persist.

China's Producer Price Index rose 0.5% year-over-year in March 2026, first gain since 2022. China-focused ETFs cautious as cost-driven inflation raises margin concerns.

Rising inflation concerns from energy and commodity spikes, plus hotter-than-expected producer price data, position AutoZone and Dollar General as defensive beneficiaries of trade-down consumer behavior.

U.S. stock indexes fell sharply March 18 as Fed maintained rates and inflation concerns escalated. Oil prices and producer costs rose unexpectedly, pressuring equities.

Stock futures rise as Fed decision looms with 98.9% probability of unchanged rates. Powell's speech draws focus; Lululemon slides on weak guidance while Micron, New Fortress Energy gain.

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

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.

Japan's Nikkei hits record 59,000 on policy optimism, while U.S. futures decline ahead of inflation data release that could keep rates elevated.