The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers for March 2026 paint a clear picture: inflation at the producer level isn’t just sticking around, it’s picking up speed, and it’s showing up in more parts of the economy. Headline PPI rose 0.5% month over month, matching February’s increase and following a 0.6% jump in January. Year…
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March CPI just confirmed what many hoped wasn’t true: inflation isn’t over, it’s adapting, and many investors may still be missing the underlying shift. Here’s what the numbers say:The March 2026 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Core CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.6% year-over-year. That’s not a dramatic spike, but it’s a…
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The March jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (April 3, 2026) delivered a headline gain of +178,000 nonfarm payrolls, a sharp turnaround from February’s −133,000 drop. On the surface, this looks like renewed strength. But a closer look at the numbers points to a labor market that’s stabilizing, not accelerating, and where gains…
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It’s tempting to brush off this week’s volatility as nerves, but the numbers tell a deeper story. Equities have been swinging more than 2% in single sessions, repeatedly. Bonds are holding steady, signaling uncertainty. Oil prices are ripping higher, reshaping the inflation narrative in real time. On the surface, February’s retail sales looked decent: up…
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