For the items consumers notice most—gas, food, travel, and household essentials—prices are high and rising.

Higher energy prices and lingering tariff effects are making everyday items less affordable and driving consumer sentiment down to record lows.

For investors, the question is whether this spike is temporary or will last for a longer term. And if it lasts, how will inflation impact consumer spending, corporate margins, and Fed policy?

Our free May 2026 Zacks Market Strategy Report1 examines the return of inflation and its implications for investors. In this issue, we also look at the SEC's consideration of ending the quarterly earnings report requirement and the expectation of record earnings for Q1 2026.

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  • Inflation and its Impact on Consumers
  • SEC May End Quarterly Earnings Report Requirement
  • Record Earnings Expected for Q1 2026
  • Bottom Line for Investors

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