In a recent period, interest rates rose after the CPI report indicated higher inflation persistence, shaking financial markets. The U.S. domestic market extended its gains during the same period, largely influenced by the Federal Reserve’s decisions. The Fed maintained the upper bound of its target Federal Funds rate at 5.50%, suggesting a dovish policy stance emphasizing economic stability. Interest rates remained steady until the release of the March CPI report, which showed higher inflation than expected. This led to a spike in two-year Treasury yields and weakness across financial markets. The BUZZ NextGen AI US Sentiment Leaders Index (BUZZ Index) returned 5.39% in March, outperforming the S&P 500 Index. Coinbase Global Inc. led gains within the BUZZ Index, while some technology-related stocks faced setbacks. Viking Therapeutics and Paramount Global entered the BUZZ Index this month. Overall, the investment market experienced volatility and uncertainty due to inflation persistence and the Fed’s interest rate decisions.