Markets Calm Ahead of CPI Despite S&P500 Surge and Tariff Risks Yesterday, financial markets returned to a familiar rhythm as yet another Consumer Price Index release loomed. Normally, such a day would spark waves of tension across Wall Street, with investors hanging on every decimal point that could influence the direction of monetary policy. ...

CPI : Inflation Meets Expectations as Fed Eyes Trump's Trade Policy Shift  Today's CPI report landed exactly on target, with numbers that met expectations across all key metrics. This in-line result initially led to a somewhat muted market reaction, leaning dovish as investors reacted positively to a significant drop in Supercore CPI from Sept...

CPI Report Shows Inflation Rising in Auto Insurance, Food, and Services  The recent CPI report revealed higher-than-expected figures across all areas, aligning with insider forecasts that were already above consensus. Auto insurance and medical costs continued to rise, which was largely anticipated. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporte...

Fed Rate Debate: 25bps or 50bps? CPI, PPI, and Market Volatility Loom  After a generally quiet week following payroll data, markets are now focused on the upcoming Fed decision, with debate intensifying between a potential 25 basis point (bps) and 50 bps rate cut. According to Jim Reid from Deutsche Bank, even though the Fed has entered its me...