According to MarketWatch (www.marketwatch.com), in an article published on 2026-04-02T16:49:00+00:00, economists said the outlook for the U.S. economy has become materially worse over the past two weeks. The source article is available at https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-outlook-for-the-u-s-economy-is-now-a-lot-worse-than-just-two-weeks-ago-economists-say-e01eb3d0.
The key point for active traders is the combination of softer growth and sticky inflation expectations. That kind of macro setup can quickly change rate-cut odds, move Treasury yields, and affect index leadership, especially in sectors that are sensitive to discount rates and economic momentum. It also matters because deteriorating growth with persistent price pressure can keep cross-asset positioning more defensive.
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