Good morning! Welcome to the PAI Morning Briefing for March 26, 2025. Markets are sending mixed signals today, with investors navigating inflation concerns, policy uncertainty, and major corporate moves. Let’s dive in!

📊 Market Recap:

• S&P 500: 5,753.22 (-0.32%)

• Dow Jones: 42,729.8 (+0.173%)

• Nasdaq: 18,043.1 (-0.956%)

• Russell 2000: 2,093.9 (-0.153%)

• Bitcoin: $86,545.3 (-1.044%)

• Ethereum: $2,011 (-2.714%)

📈 Top Market Stories:

📉 Tech Stocks Under Pressure – Nasdaq tumbles as investors rotate into safer blue-chip stocks, signaling a shift in sentiment.

⚠️ Goldman Sachs Warns on Inflation –

• Persistent high inflation could delay rate cuts.

• Survey-based expectations suggest inflation risks are still lurking.

• Policy recalibrations could shake up fixed income and equities.

🏛️ Treasury Department Furloughs Incoming –

• Reports suggest a substantial reduction in staff.

• Raises questions about fiscal discipline vs. restructuring.

• Could this signal broader shifts in government spending?

💰 Dollar Tree to Sell Family Dollar for $1B –

• Strategic brand refocus to improve margins.

• What does this mean for discount retail & consumer spending trends?

🚀 Grab Eyes Major Capital Raise –

• The Southeast Asian tech giant looks to secure up to $2B in funding.

• Will this bolster its super app strategy & fintech ambitions?

🔍 Investor Takeaways – With inflation pressures, corporate restructuring, and shifting investor sentiment, how should traders navigate the evolving market landscape?

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