Why the U.S. stock market may continue to hold up even as inflation rises again - MarketWatch

1. Inflation increased 0.5% in January; largest rise since July 2023. 2. Federal Reserve may keep interest rates steady amid rising long-term bond yields. 3. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.54% from 3.66% since September. 4. Investor concerns over inflation impact stock prices, but S&P 500 remains stable. 5. Regulatory changes threaten CFPB; implications for borrowers and lenders.