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Disappointing News for the Fed: US CPI Surges 3.8% in April, Highest Since May 2023

Vietstock Kinh te nganh • 05/12/2026 Neutral
Disappointing News for the Fed: US CPI Surges 3.8% in April, Highest Since May 2023

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Commodity and service prices in the US continued to rise faster than expected in April, fueling concerns about inflationary pressure on the world's largest economy. The April CPI rose 3.8%, the strongest since May 2023.

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Background & Analysis Scope

  • Inflationary pressure in the US is increasing
  • The April CPI rose 3.8%, the highest since May 2023
  • Mechanism of Action:
  • High inflation expectations → Capital flows into safe-haven assets like gold and USD → Valuation of growth stocks decreases
  • High degree of surprise, based on Fed data
  • Benefiting or Pressured Industries/Stocks:
  • Constrained:
  • Growth stocks such as technology, real estate, and consumer goods
  • Companies with profits affected by high inflation
  • Stocks with high valuations may be affected by changes in inflation expectations
  • Favorable:
  • Safe-haven stocks such as gold, USD, and other assets perceived as safe in a high-inflation environment

Risks to watch

  • Risk of high inflation and its impact on the US economy
  • Risk of changes in inflation expectations and its impact on the financial market
  • Short-term Timeframe:

1-2 weeks

  • The market may strongly react to the Fed's negative news and high inflation

1-3 months

  • The market may continue to adjust and seek stability

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Commodity and service prices in the US continued to rise faster than expected in April, further heightening concerns about inflationary pressures on the world's largest economy.