Fears of stagflation in the US have risen as the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 3.3%, the highest reading since May 2024. Q4 GDP growth was reported at 0.5%, indicating an economic slowdown. Inflation remains above target alongside weak growth, reinforcing the stagflation narrative. On April 20, the US Navy seized an Iranian vessel, reigniting inflation fears. Gold prices slid to $4,780.
