"Inflation Data Sparks Dow Sell-Off, Raises Fed Concerns"

The US stock market experienced a sell-off, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 420 points in response to March's high Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading on inflation. The Russell 2000 saw significant selling, down nearly 3%, as it is considered particularly susceptible to higher rates. The 10-year Treasury yield surged 19 basis points to 4.56%, marking its largest increase in a couple of years. Regional banks, crypto, oil-related ETFs, and mega-cap stocks like NVIDIA and Amazon showed mixed performance, while sectors such as homebuilders, solar, and cannabis experienced declines.