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inflation: Archive

Mark Vickery

Markets Up for the Week (So Far) on Inflation and Jobs

On the path to a lower Fed funds rate next week for the first time in years, CPI, PPI and Jobless Claims numbers performed decently.

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Mark Vickery

August CPI Mostly Flat: Good News and Bad News

The Inflation Rate tumbled 40 bps to +2.5% month over month, lower than analysts had been anticipating.

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Mark Vickery

Plenty of Grist for the Fed Rate-Cut Mill

Market participants will likely remain somewhat hesitant ahead of tomorrow's significant Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.

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Mark Vickery

Jobs Report, Revisions Lower: 50 bps Cut in the Cards?

Headline BLS is -19K below expectations, and we also see fairly drastic downward revisions for both June and July.

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Mark Vickery

Inflation Controlled: ADP, Labor Costs, Jobless Claims

While ADP shows only 99K jobs filled last month, Unit Labor Costs came in half of expectations.

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Bryan Hayes

September Swoon: Is a Big Sell-Off Imminent?

Expecting a big drawdown in September? Not so fast - here's what most investors usually miss.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Down Ahead of "Jobs Week"

This is the latest Jobs Week, and one that comes only a week before the next FOMC meeting.

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Mark Vickery

PCE Numbers Keep "Soft Landing" Narrative Aloft

Those looking for a 50-bps cut are not likely to find it from this morning's July PCE data.

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Andrew Rocco

Trump vs. Harris: What the Election Means for Stocks

Historical data teaches us that Presidential politics have less to do with stock market returns than most voters would think. However, by studying the numbers, investors can make more informed decisions, regardless of the outcome in November.

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Consumer Loan Stocks to Benefit from Rate Cuts

With the federal funds' interest rate expected to be cut by at least 0.25% in September, investors may want to consider several consumer loan stocks that may benefit.

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Mark Vickery

How Important Is Powell's Speech at Jackson Hole?

Based on the cautious tack Powell has taken, we might expect a 25 bps cut next month.

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Mark Vickery

Strong Trading Day on Favorable LEI; PANW Beats in Q4

While LEI came in lower than expected earlier today, it no longer forecasts a recession in the near term.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Inflation Cools in July: 4 Sector ETFs & Stocks to Thrive

The annual inflation rate in the United States slowed for a fourth successive month in July 2024.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Up on Good PPI Numbers, SBUX Shakeup

While headline and core PPI numbers showed shrinking inflation metrics, Starbucks (SBUX) scores Chipotle's (CMG) CEO.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Mixed Ahead of Key Inflation Data

Tomorrow morning, the Producer Price Index (PPI) will demonstrate levels of wholesale inflation.

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Andrew Rocco

Recession in 2024? Here's What it Means for Stocks

Wall Street may have already suffered a "stealth recession" masked by excessive government spending. Can the U.S. economy avoid a recession?

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Mark Vickery

Will Markets Settle Down? New CPI, Retail Sales, Q2 Earnings On Deck

We have plenty of data between now and the next Fed meeting, but things are starting to get a little sunnier.

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Andrew Rocco

Upstart Crushes Wall Street Expectations, Bucks the Trend

Upstart, an AI-based lending platform, stands to benefit from the current economic backdrop. With a recent earnings beat and a high short interest, shares have short squeeze potential over the next few months.

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Mark Vickery

The Fear Is Real: Pre-Markets Plummet on Jobs Numbers

Once the Employment Situation numbers hit the tape this morning, three of the four major indices fell like a stone.

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Bryan Hayes

Has the Recent Selling Bout Come to a Screeching Halt?

The latest volatility may be paving the way for an uptick heading into August.

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Mark Vickery

PPI Swells Higher, Big Banks Beat Q2 Estimates

Today's PPI numbers were not quite as accommodating as yesterday's CPI.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Sell the News After Satisfying CPI

The Inflation Rate came in better than expected for a soft landing, but the S&P and Nasdaq posted their worst trading day in two months.

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Andrew Rocco

Small Cap Breakout: Can it Finally Stick?

Lower inflation means lower interest rates - a bullish sign for small-cap stocks into year-end.

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Mark Vickery

CPI, Jobless Claims Brings Goldilocks Scenario

Today brings us the slimmest Inflation Rate we've seen since March 2021 -- back when inflation was going the opposite direction.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Race Ahead Before CPI Data Thursday

It was the single-best trading day on the Dow since May, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted yet more all-time closing highs.

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