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Producer inflation came in mostly in line for August with Core PPI up 0.3% keeping pricing pressures elevated but stable. All eyes now turn to Thursday’s CPI report, which will set the tone for markets and the Fed’s upcoming rate decision.
After last week’s weak #LaborMarkets data, the spotlight now shifts to #Inflation－which will set the tone for the Fed’s big meeting next week.
Markets were a rollercoaster in August starting with a #LaborMarkets collapse, but ends at new highs on #RateCuts optimism.
#ConsumerConfidence is softening with #Inflation fears bubbling up again. It’s not panic mode yet, but the underlying mood feels a little more fragile than the headline number suggests.
Markets have been drifting lower as September #RateCuts optimism cools off. The odds for #RateCuts are still high, but definitely pulling back.
#ConsumerConfidence slows down as #Inflation heats up…
July’s producer inflation just came in way hotter than expected. Core PPI rose 2.8% Y/Y and 0.6% M/M－that’s double what markets were looking for.
#Inflation is heating up again, but still unlikely to derail September #RateCuts.
Tariffs are here — but there may be a loophole!
Could the new #Tariffs make electronics more expensive?