Federal Reserve Updates April Inflation Forecast, Raising Concerns for Stock Market

The Federal Reserve has updated its April inflation forecast, signaling continued inflationary pressures that could negatively impact the stock market. The ongoing Iran war has disrupted oil supplies, leading to higher energy prices and consumer costs. These factors may temper the recent gains in major stock indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.

By Sean Williams, The Motley Fool Mon, April 20, 2026 at 11:26 AM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Federal Reserve Updates April Inflation Forecast, Raising Concerns for Stock Market

Topics: Energy Prices Federal Reserve Inflation Iran War Stock Market

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