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Hot Inflation Data Weighs on Stock Markets

Original: Inflation Runs Hot, Stocks Go Cold https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/inflation-runs-hot-stocks-go-cold-eb83d91a?mod=rss

The Wall Street Journal reports that inflation remains hotter than desired while stock markets cool, capturing a dampened mood among investors. Strong price pressures raise concerns that interest rates may stay higher for longer, which typically hurts equity valuations. Markets commentators are weighing how persistent inflation will shape central bank policy and stock performance in the coming months.

Why now: Fresh inflation figures are rattling investors who worry they will keep interest rates elevated and pressure stock prices.

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