NEW YORK—Stocks are tumbling and disappointment is shaking markets worldwide Tuesday, following Wall Street’s realization that inflation isn’t slowing as much as hoped. The S&P 500 sank 2.3 percent in early trading Tuesday, threatening to snap a four-day winning streak. Bond prices also fell sharply, sending their yields higher, after a report showed inflation decelerated…

Shares climbed Monday in Europe and Asia after last week’s strong close on Wall Street snapped a three-week losing streak. Many Asian markets were closed for holidays. U.S. futures rose while oil prices turned higher. Investors are watching for U.S. inflation figures and Chinese economic data this week. The U.S. Labor Department will release its…

TOKYO—Global stock benchmarks rose Friday, as comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman assured markets that interest rate increases will likely be within expectations. France’s CAC 40 added 0.7 percent in early trading to 6,168.33, while Germany’s DAX gained 0.9 percent to 13,014.33. Britain’s FTSE 100 rose nearly 1.1 percent to 7,338.96. U.S. shares were…