Wall St Week Ahead: Inflation report could rattle markets


The monthly consumer price index could spark further market volatility if it comes in higher than expectations. — AFP

NEW YORK: US inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising Treasury yields and uncertainty over Donald Trump's policy plans.

After back-to-back standout years, the stock market has wobbled out of the gate in 2025, with the benchmark S&P 500 down about 1% so far this year.

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