US Inflation Moderates, Boosting Global Market Optimism
Cooling consumer prices spur record highs in US stock indexes and raise hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
- US consumer prices rose 3.4% year-over-year in April, slightly below March's 3.5%.
- Core inflation, excluding food and energy, also saw a decrease, marking the slowest pace since early 2021.
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, driven by optimism for potential rate cuts.
- Bond yields fell as investors adjusted expectations for Federal Reserve policy changes.
- Retail sales data showed signs of a slowing economy, adding to the case for potential rate cuts.
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