Russell 2000, Treasury yields respond to January CPI data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 3.1% year-over-year in January, coming in hotter than expected by economists. Markets have begun to react to the inflation print, with volatility (^VIX) beginning to climb.

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Editor’s note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino