US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Slip As Inflation Jitters Meet Rate Relief

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US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 contracts dipping about 0.1%, as investors weigh hotter inflation signals against some relief on borrowing costs. Markets expect March consumer prices to sit near 3.3% overall, with a 0.9% monthly rise and core inflation around 2.7%, which means the cost of living is still climbing faster than many would like. At the same time, 30 year mortgage rates have eased to 6.37%, giving homebuyers a little breathing room. The big question now is whether the Federal Reserve leans toward more rate pressure, which would keep interest sensitive areas like housing, banks and growth focused technology stocks in the spotlight.

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Housing data and central bank signals will steer rate expectations, with global credit trends adding another layer for equities.

• US Housing: March Existing Home Sales on Monday will gauge how 6.37% mortgages are affecting housing activity.

• Housing Momentum: March Existing Home Sales MoM on Monday will show whether February’s 1.7% gain is fading.

• China Credit Pulse: March New Yuan Loans on Monday will hint at global demand and commodity financing appetite.

• Australia Rates: RBA Hauser Speech on Monday night could hint at global rate path thinking outside the Fed.

• UK Consumer: March BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY on Monday night will color views on discretionary spending trends.

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