“Stagflation risk has gone up significantly. When we’re talking about increased inflation and falling growth, in that environment, most asset classes will struggle, including bonds.”

"Bonds were more nervous about the inflation picture and the equity market was comforted and encouraged by the very strong earnings and AI-led optimism"

US stocks closed mixed as Nasdaq slipped due to profit booking and rising Treasury yields, while Dow edged higher. Oil prices surged on supply disruption fears but later eased…