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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 6% from a year earlier in February. Although inflation is slowing, it is way above the Fed’s target level.

On the other hand, nonfarm payrolls rose by 311,000 in February, above the 225,000 Dow Jones estimate. As the job market remains tight despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow the economy, interest rate hikes are expected to continue.

Consequently, the banking crisis, which started two weeks ago with the collapse of major banks and global lenders, has dampened investors’ sentiments. The failures of the high-profile banks are raising fears of a “hard landing.”

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