Markets just got a wake-up call. February PPI surged 0.7%, more than double expectations. Stocks instantly took a hit, while crude oil held its ground as tensions flare in the Gulf with ongoing Iranian attacks. Everyone's focused on the Fed, but inflation and geopolitics are hijacking the narrative.
Published Mar 18, 2026Updated Mar 18, 20262 min read
Markets just got a wake-up call. February PPI surged 0.7%, more than double expectations. Stocks instantly took a hit, while crude oil held its ground as tensions flare in the Gulf with ongoing Iranian attacks. Everyone's focused on the Fed, but inflation and geopolitics are hijacking the narrative.
