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yikes fed april inflation forecast was just update
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AI-generatedIran conflict causes energy supply shock, pushing crude oil to ~$106/bbl and raising U.S. gas prices. This input cost shock squeezes margins for energy-intensive sectors and reduces consumer discretionary spending power. Fed inflation forecast reduces rate cut expectations, pressuring equity valuations. Direct impact on oil producers (margin expansion) and consumers (margin compression).
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- S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached record-closing highs.
- Crude oil prices rose to nearly $106 per barrel due to Iran conflict.
- U.S. gas prices increased sharply.
- Fed's April inflation forecast: trailing 12-month CPI at 3.56%.
- Quarterly annualized CPI projected at 6.43% for Q2.
Crude oil prices surge to ~$106/bbl on Iran supply disruption fears; spot prices up 5-8% in 48h.
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