Inflation Report Could Shake Markets | Durham News

Inflation’s latest twist could shake markets: headline numbers may dip to 3.3% but gas prices surged 7%, pushing fuel to $4.28 a gallon. Core inflation might be cooling, but rising energy costs ripple through shipping, groceries, and chemicals — fueled by Middle East tensions. The Fed’s next rate decision hangs in the balance, split between hawkish and dovish voices. A tiny monthly core inflation shift — even fractions of a percent — could decide whether rates rise or stay put, making this report a make-or-break moment for your mortgage, stocks, and everyday spending. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/41915c94cbd6069b