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The March services ISM paints a concerning stagflationary picture that should worry markets—growth momentum is clearly decelerating while inflation pressures are resurging dramatically. The prices index surge to 70.7 (the highest since October 2022) signals that the Fed's inflation fight is far from over, which could complicate any dovish pivot expectations. This combination of slowing growth and accelerating price pressures creates a particularly challenging environment for risk assets. The employment component's sharp decline (-6.6 points) alongside the scorching inflation reading epitomizes the stagflation risk that could force the Fed to maintain restrictive policy longer than markets anticipate.
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