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Shares of marketing technology company Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) fell 7.1% in the afternoon session after a key inflation report came in higher than anticipated, triggering a broad sell-off in the stock market that particularly affected technology companies. The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of wholesale inflation, rose by 0.5% for the month, exceeding expectations of a 0.3% increase. This unexpectedly high figure fueled concerns about persistent inflation. In response to the data, the wider market saw a downturn, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all declining. The report prompted traders to shun riskier assets, and technology stocks were among the hardest hit in the sell-off.
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The iShares MSCI China ETF provides direct exposure to China’s largest companies following a period of regulatory tightening and property-sector stress that significantly altered the market landscape. Investors will be evaluating whether corporate earnings can support renewed interest in the region.
The high-octane artificial intelligence rally that defined the previous two years hit a significant roadblock in February 2026, as investors abruptly pivoted away from expensive growth stocks toward the stability of "old economy" sectors. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq reeled from a valuation reset, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:
As of February 27, 2026, the broad market appears to be in a state of tranquil suspended animation. The S&P 500 has crawled to a modest year-to-date gain of approximately 0.7%, a figure that suggests a lack of conviction from investors. However, this surface-level serenity is an illusion.
