Training IPC in April exposes the threat of stagflation

US Federal Reserve at the meeting of May 7 prevent The fact that America is facing the increased risk of stagFlation – a script in which the economy slows down or contract while inflation is shot – with the hefty tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump since April 2.

However, inflation data published on Tuesday showed that prices have not yet risen. In fact, the annual reading was lower than expected, and the main figure that eliminates volatile food prices and energy was also less than the forecast for the month.

However, the data is recorded only a month after the tariffs on Trump were introduced. Import Person at the beginning of the year – which has become much of why the USA gross domestic product fell in the first quarter – Maybe prices rise. Enterprises may also swallow taxes.

But with Pause the “back” tariffsa A trading deal with the UK and en en Agreement with China in Temporarily reduced three-digit duties-all of which will suppress prices hiking and keep the US consumer, the basis of the US economy, the happy-strength of stagflation seems to be decreasing.

The lowest annual inflation since 2021
US consumer price index rose seasonally adjusted 0.2% In April, having set a 12-month inflation level of 2.3%, this is the lowest since February 2021, the Labor Statistics Bureau said. The annual inflation was lower than the expected 2.4%. The main IPC also increased by 0.2% a month, and the level compared to last year was 2.8%. The forecast was 0.3% and 2.8% respectively.

S&P 500 positive for the year
On Tuesday, a S&P 500 It grew by 0.72%, putting it about 0.1% in green in 2025. Nasdaq Composite Added 1.61%raised on Nvidia’s 5.6% jumps on the news that the company sends 18,000 advanced Saudi chips. Though Dow Jones Industrial Medium shed 0.64% after almost 18% drop Unitedhealth He put pressure on the benchmark. SURCHIAN STOXX 600 marked on 0.12%.

Trump raises sanctions on Syria
US President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia for The first diplomatic trip his second term. At the US-Saud Investment Forum on Riyadh on Tuesday, Trump announced what would be Remove all sanctions on Syria. The country was appointed US As a state sponsor of terrorism since 1979. Trump also announced at the same event that Saudi Arabia will Investing in $ 600 billion in the US in a series of transactions.

Microsoft reduces 3% of its employees
Microsoft Tuesday said it By postponing 3% of employees At all levels, teams and geographies affecting about 6,000 people. One purpose is to reduce the control layers, Microsoft’s press secretary in CNBC reports. The company reported the results more than expected optimistic outlook.

Shares coinbase jump
Base stocks flew 24%, their The most sharp action On November 6, the day after Trump’s election win. On Monday S&P Global said in the release at the end of Monday what it is Coinbase will replace Discover Financial Services The S&P 500 before the bid on May 19.

(Pro) UBS WEALTH RESTINGS US
Despite the recent promotion in S&P, the promising signs that trading deals are being carried out between the US and its trading partners, UBS WEALT Tuesday on Tuesday downgraded US stocksEven as others on the Wall -Story elevage them 2025 forecast for S&P.

GM reveals new “initial” EV battery technology, seeks to become the first in the market

General Motors It expects Pioneer on the new “innovative” battery EV, which, according to the automaker, will reduce the costs and increase the profitability of its largest electric officers and trucks.

GM focuses on new batteries and chemistry inside their lithium-marganese, rich in prism-used in full-size electric vehicles such as its Chevrolet Silverado and Escalade IQ starting from 2028.

New batteries use more common, less expensive minerals such as manganese, not a large number of cobalt and nickel, which are currently used in EV batteries from GM and other automakers.

Expectations of GM first in the market come after the opponent Crosstown Ford Motor Earlier this month, until 2030, he announced his intention to launch what he was similarly called “LMR-Batarea that change the game”.