1 . Global Stock Markets Rally as Inflation Concerns Ease** Global stock markets experienced a significant rally this week as investors welcomed signs of easing inflation in major economies. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January showed a slower-than-expected rise, with inflation increasing by just 0.2% month-over-month. This has fueled optimism that the Federal Reserve may slow down its pace of interest rate hikes, providing relief to equity markets. In Europe, the Stoxx 600 index climbed to a six-month high, driven by strong earnings reports from the technology and healthcare sectors. Meanwhile, Asian markets also saw gains, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising by 2.5% as the Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy. Analysts suggest that the combination of cooling inflation and resilient corporate earnings could support further gains in the coming weeks. However, some caution remains. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that global growth could slow t...