Recession Fears Forces Cautious Optimism as Tariff Concerns Loom, Treasury Yields Rise, Gold Shines
Wall Street has seen three consecutive days of gains, fueled by cautious optimism regarding potential tariff softening. But stock futures were relatively flat early Wednesday. Investors are closely monitoring inflation and recession indicators, especially with the April 2 tariff deadline. UK inflation slowed slightly in February. U.S. consumer confidence weakened,