Federal Reserve officials have been signaling growing concern about the economic outlook, even as equity markets have continued to push higher. The divergence raises a question...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Fed’s April inflation forecasts signal tougher road ahead for stocks
Updated Federal Reserve projections for inflation suggest price pressures may prove more stubborn than previously expected, casting a shadow over the near-term outlook for equities. The...
Stocks Slide at Midday as Bond Yields Climb and Inflation Worries Resurface
U.S. stocks fell in midday trading as rising bond yields and renewed concern about stubborn inflation pressured equities. The retreat reflects a familiar tension: when borrowing...
Global Markets Pull Back as Oil Prices, Inflation Fears, and Rising Bond Yields Weigh on Sentiment
Equity markets around the world finished the week in the red, pressured by a combination of rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and higher government bond...