US Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low in May as Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Concerns APEC Meetings Highlight Persistent Trade Rifts Between US and China Mercury Reaches 52 Billion Valuation in Latest Funding Round Defying Fintech Downturn US SelfDefense Strikes in Iran Raise Geopolitical Uncertainty Amid Peace Deal Efforts Bond Market Signals Inflation Concerns as Warsh Takes the Helm at Fed US Productivity Growth Slows in Q4 While Labor Costs Rise at Faster Pace