Inflation rose to 3.3% year-over-year in March, driven largely by energy and shelter costs, dashing hopes of a near-term Fed rate cut and worsening consumer sentiment, which hit a record low. While some housing market indicators suggest inflation may ease, geopolitical disruptions like th
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