Hot Inflation Data Pressures Stocks as Investors Get DefensiveShare via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! PrintA hotter-than-expected inflation report sent stocks lower Friday, capping a volatile month on Wall Street. While tech and financials slid, staples like McDonald’s and Coca-Cola hit new highs as investors sought safety.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 27, 2026 22:09 UTC