Stocks began the new month of April on a weaker note, as investors struggled to digest stronger-than-expected manufacturing data for March, amid concerns the Federal Reserve might postpone rate cuts.
The monthly personal consumption expenditures (PCE) report Friday showed inflation rising in the month of February, which could impact the timing of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Annual inflation rate rose to 2.5% as expected in Feb, while personal spending unexpectedly increased. Analysts divided on impact and policy implications.
Cocoa prices surged to a staggering $10,000 in the last week of March 2024, marking an unprecedented 240% increase from the previous year that’s bound to affect chocolate lovers this Easter.