An Inflation Quadruple Whammy, Headlined by Trumpflation, Threatens to Crush the Stock Market The stock market's record breaking highs mask a more ominous narrative: inflation is quietly building momentum.
At its core lies an unexpected culprit: President Trump's tariffs.
While moderate levels of inflation are a natural byproduct of economic growth, recent months have seen a significant uptick in trailing 12 month inflation, from 2. 4% in February to 4. 2% in May.