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Why Axos Financial (AX) Is Down 10.8% After Hot PPI Rekindles Fed Rate Cut Doubts
In late February 2026, Axos Financial, a digital-focused US bank, was caught in a broad financial sector downturn after a higher-than-expected January Producer Price Index reading reinforced concerns about persistent inflation and constrained room for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts.
This inflation surprise matters for Axos because sustained elevated rates can pressure bank net interest margins, directly affecting how profitably it turns deposits into loans and other interest-earning...