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Macro Markets

U.S. Growth Collapses to 0.7% as Stagflation Risks Rewrite the 2026 Playbook

Fourth-quarter GDP crashed to the weakest pace since early 2025 while core inflation holds at 3%, leaving the Federal Reserve paralyzed between conflicting mandates.

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Macro Markets

Core Inflation at 3.1% Breaks Fed’s Disinflation Story

January PCE data exposes sticky price pressures that invalidate rate cut consensus and force repricing across duration, credit, and carry trades.

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Macro Markets

Oil Shock Traps Fed Between Inflation Target and Market Expectations

As geopolitical supply disruption drives energy costs above $100, sticky core PCE at 3.0% collides with priced-in rate cuts, squeezing equity valuations dependent on lower discount rates.

8 min read ·