##  [# Hot Reads: The March Inflation Report](/sections/daily-hot-reads/hot-reads-march-inflation-report) 

 

# Hot Reads: The March Inflation Report

 

 

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[**The March CPI Report**](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm) (U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics)

Headline inflation rose to 8.5% year-over-year, slightly hotter than expected, but stock futures rallied as core CPI rose only 0.3% versus the expected 0.5%.

[**What $100 Per Barrel Oil Means For Recession Risk**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-prices-what-100-per-barrel-oil-means-for-risk-of-recession-183932972.html) (Yahoo Finance)

Most experts agree oil would have to stay closer to $130 to create enough demand destruction to spur a U.S. recession.

[**ETF Battles: ‘DEMZ’ Vs ‘MAGA’**](https://www.etfguide.com/etf-battles-demz-vs-maga-which-politically-screened-stock-etf-wins/) (The Street)

Which politically screened ETF wins?

[**Musk Won’t Join Twitter’s Board After All**](https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2022-04-11/elon-musk-no-longer-joining-twitters-board-of-directors#:~:text=Billionaire%20Elon%20Musk%2C%20one%20of,after%20being%20awarded%20a%20seat.&text=April%2011%2C%202022%2C%20at%201%3A57%20p.m.) (US News)

The Tesla billionaire reverses course less than a week after being awarded a seat.

[**ESG ETFs Experiencing ‘Greeniums’**](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/11/esg-etfs-are-experiencing-greeniums-sustainability-expert-says.html) (CNBC)

Good ESG stocks have seen a huge jump in cash inflows and higher valuations, resulting in short-term green premiums, says Larry Swedroe.

[**5 Best Bond ETFs For 2022**](https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/604524/best-bond-etfs) (Kiplinger)

The fixed income market has struggled lately, but investors with longer-term views could consider these ETFs to balance their portfolios.

[**The Best ETFs To Own When Inflation Is High**](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4500710-the-best-etfs-to-own-when-inflation-is-high?utm_medium=email&utm_source=seeking_alpha) (Seeking Alpha)

Which ETF categories should investors consider to avoid the generally poor returns that inflation may bring?

[**Don’t Fall For This Real Estate Myth**](https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/b1xkp75mncp503/Don-t-Fall-for-This-Real-Estate-Myth) (Institutional Investor)

REITs have gotten a bad rap in rising rate environments, but historical data tells a different story.

[**When Tax Free Isn’t Always Tax Efficient**](https://www.parametricportfolio.com/blog/when-tax-free-is-not-always-tax-efficient) (Parametric Portfolio)

Why tax-free muni bonds might not offer fixed income investors the highest after-tax returns.



 

 

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