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📈Inflation Rises, Markets Rally

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As inflation continues to be a hot topic for investors, U.S. markets are rallying to new heights, undeterred by the latest inflation data.

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Markets and Politics

Rising Inflation and Rate Cut Delays

• Inflation's Persistence: Core inflation matched previous months at 0.4%, slightly above expectations, suggesting continued inflationary pressure.

• Interest Rate Speculations: Morgan Stanley predicts a delay in rate cuts to June, with Treasury yields rising on expectations of prolonged high rates.

• Tech’s Resilience: Despite higher yields, tech stocks like Oracle and Nvidia surged, showing strength amid inflationary pressures.

Markets Soar To New Heights

• Record S&P 500 Close: The S&P 500 hit a record high, closing at 5,173.97, showcasing the optimism of investors in the face of inflation concerns.

• Tech and Nasdaq Lead: With a 1.5% increase, the Nasdaq, along with major tech stocks led market gains, reflecting strong investor confidence in the sector.

• Dow Jones Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw a significant rise, jumping 235 points or 0.6%, indicating a broad market uptrend.

Tech and Industrial Sectors

• Oracle's AI Success: Oracle's shares surged nearly 12% after reporting strong AI-driven quarterly earnings, hinting at robust demand for cloud and AI solutions.

• Boeing and Southwest's Struggles: Industrial sectors faced challenges, with Boeing and Southwest Airlines seeing significant stock declines due to operational setbacks.

• 3M’s Leadership Change: 3M announced a new CEO while shares jumped over 5%, in contrast to industrial sector's overall downturn.

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Rate Cuts and Market Pressures

Bitcoin and MicroStrategy’s Moves

• Bitcoin’s Price Movements: Bitcoin saw a slight decline from its record high, with investors taking profits after a significant rally.

• MicroStrategy's Bullish Bet: Despite Bitcoin's volatility, MicroStrategy continued to invest heavily in Bitcoin, seeing over a 7% stock increase.

• Bitcoin ETFs and Miner Preferences: Bernstein predicts a bright future for Bitcoin, emphasizing the potential for Bitcoin miners ahead of the halving event.

Commodities Corner

• Gold’s Retreat from Record Highs: After hitting record prices, gold experienced a pullback following a strong U.S. inflation report, suggesting a reevaluation of Fed rate cut bets.

• Copper’s Cautious Optimism: Copper prices faced minor declines amidst hopes for Chinese economic stimuli, coupled with a cautious global economic outlook.

China’s Rate Cuts and Global Impacts

• China’s Rate Reduction: The People’s Bank of China cut its five-year loan prime rate more significantly than expected, aiming to boost the economy.

• Navigating Inflation and Growth: The global economic landscape continues to be shaped by inflation and policymaking, with investors watching for signs of sustainable growth or further challenges.

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Today’s Inflation Rate: 2.35%

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