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Inflation Reaccelerated to 3.3 Percent in March 2026
The 12-month consumer price index jumped to 3.3% in data reported in April 2026, rebounding from January's 2.4% on an energy-driven spike.
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Daily market reporting written for individuals: what moved, which release caused it, and whether the development warrants any change to a long-term plan.
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The Fed Held Rates Steady in March 2026
The FOMC kept the federal funds target at 3.50-3.75% on March 18, with one dissent, while watching whether inflation pressures keep fading.
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January 2026 Inflation Slowed to 2.4 Percent
The February 13 CPI print came in below expectations at 2.4% year over year — the slowest since May 2025 — reviving the case for rate cuts.
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What the Treasury Yield Curve Tells Long-Term Investors
The curve's shape compresses what markets expect from the next decade into one line — a diagnostic worth reading, not a trading signal.
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How to Read the Monthly Jobs Report Like an Investor
The employment situation release moves markets on release day, but long-term investors need only a handful of its numbers, read with the revisions in mind.