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RBA Faces Inflation Puzzle as CPI Data Delayed Until After Rate Decision
Australia's RBA holds rates at 4.35% as July CPI slows to 3.5%, but trimmed-mean inflation stays sticky at 3.6%. August CPI arrives after the Sept. 29 decision.
Gasoline Surge Drives August CPI, Core Inflation Cools
August CPI rose 0.4% as gasoline surged, but core inflation slowed to 2.4% annually, giving the Fed mixed signals before its rate decision.
Social Security COLA 2027 Estimate Dips to 3.4% After August CPI
Based on the latest CPI-W data, the 2027 Social Security COLA is estimated at 3.4%. The final figure depends on September inflation numbers due in October.
Bitcoin's $80K Test Fails, But CPI Rally Signals Shift
Bitcoin's post-CPI rally stalled just below $80,000, slipping to $77,917. The failed breakout highlights resistance, while crypto stocks surged.
Nasdaq Rallies 1.3% on CPI Relief, But Bond Yields Still Cast a Shadow
The Nasdaq climbed 1.3% Friday as inflation data came in line with forecasts and oil prices fell, but the 10-year Treasury yield near 4.93% reminds investors that rate pressures persist.
Ethereum Surges 7% on CPI Data, Outpacing Bitcoin and Tech Stocks
Ethereum rallied 7.1% to $2,609.99 following mixed CPI data, outpacing Bitcoin and tech stocks. The ETH/BTC ratio climbed 4.1%, suggesting a high-beta risk-on move.
Wall Street Futures Rebound as Oil Retreats Ahead of CPI
U.S. stock futures rebounded Friday, with the Dow up 233 points, as oil prices dropped 1.4%, but Treasury yields near 5% remain a key risk ahead of the August CPI report.
Dollar Index Climbs to 99.08 Ahead of CPI: Key Levels to Watch
The dollar index advanced to 99.08 ahead of Friday's CPI, supported by strong producer prices and rising Treasury yields. Core inflation will dictate next direction.
Bitcoin Drops to $77K Ahead of CPI: Rate-Sensitive Trade in Focus
Bitcoin slipped to $77,179 ahead of Friday's CPI report, as markets weigh rate sensitivity against inflation-hedge narratives. A 0.2% core print could steady the trade; hotter data may test support.
Core CPI at 0.2%: The Pivotal Number for Fed's Next Move
Friday's CPI report could sway the Fed's rate decision. A core reading of 0.2% or lower may hold rates, while 0.3% could trigger a hike.
Tech Futures Steady as Oil Nears $100, CPI in Focus
Nasdaq futures were flat as Brent crude neared $100. Tech stocks showed resilience, but Friday's CPI report will be the key test for markets.
VIX Climbs to 15.72 as Futures Curve Signals Caution Ahead of CPI
The VIX rose 2.75% to 15.72, but futures suggest higher near-term volatility ahead of key inflation reports and a Fed meeting.
Bitcoin Slips After Jobs Data; CPI Looms as Next Catalyst
Bitcoin's attempt to hold above $80,000 failed after a stronger-than-expected jobs report. Traders now look to next week's CPI data for direction.
ASX Edges Up as Retail Results Offset Tech Slump Ahead of CPI
The ASX 200 advanced 0.23% as retail heavyweights Woolworths and Lovisa rallied on strong results, while tech stocks lagged ahead of key CPI data.
ASX Weekly Wrap: Healthcare Surge, CPI Test Ahead
Healthcare and materials led a mixed ASX week, while rate-sensitive sectors fell. CPI data and a dense results calendar now set the next test.
ASX 200 Set to Open Lower as Oil Rally Wanes, CPI and RBA Speech in Focus
ASX 200 futures fell 0.3% on Tuesday as the oil-driven rally ran out of steam, with investors turning to June inflation figures and RBA Governor Bullock's speech for direction.
Dow's IBM Drag Masks Broad Market Rally on Cool CPI
IBM's $75.61 decline cut about 449 points from the Dow, but broader markets rallied as June CPI fell 0.4%, easing inflation concerns.
June CPI Drop Lowers Odds for 3.8% Social Security COLA in 2027
June's CPI drop lowers the probability of a 3.8% Social Security COLA for 2027, with the current Q3 average pointing to a 3.1% increase. The gap represents an $11.6 billion annualized difference in federal spending.
June CPI Cools, Dents Fed Rate Hike Odds; Real Yields Pressure Stocks
June CPI fell 0.4%, the largest drop since April 2020, reducing July rate hike odds to 10%. Treasury yields declined but real yields rose, indicating persistent inflation worries.
Nasdaq Futures Surge on Soft CPI, but Energy Drop Masks Underlying Inflation
Nasdaq futures rose 1.38% after June CPI fell 0.4%, the largest monthly drop since April 2020, but energy contributed most of the decline. IBM shares tumbled 22% on disappointing preliminary Q2 revenue.
Housing Costs Ease, Fueling Fed Rate Cut Bets in June CPI
June CPI fell 0.4% as energy prices plunged, but housing costs rose just 0.1%, the smallest gain in over five years, signaling underlying inflation relief for the Fed.
Nasdaq Surges on Softer CPI as Dow Stalls Under IBM's Weight
Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1.38% after a softer June CPI report, while Dow futures barely budged due to IBM's 22% plunge. JPMorgan and Wells Fargo beat earnings estimates but faced headwinds from higher costs.
Mexican Peso Holds Near 17.50 as Oil Plunge Precedes US CPI Data
The Mexican peso trades near 17.50 per dollar as Brent crude slides nearly 14% ahead of US CPI data. Wide yield spreads support the currency, but risks from geopolitical tensions and US rate expectations remain.
SoundHound AI Short Interest Hits $1.08B as CPI Data Looms
SoundHound AI's short interest climbed to 41.3% of its float, worth $1.08B, as investors await CPI data and earnings season.
June CPI Data Set to Test Wall Street's Fragile Optimism
The June CPI report, Fed testimony, and bank earnings will test the S&P 500's rally. Lower gas prices may ease headline inflation, but core inflation and service costs remain sticky.
Palantir Plummets 8.7% in Three Days, Losing $29B in Market Cap Ahead of CPI Data
Palantir shares dropped 8.7% in three sessions, losing $29 billion in market cap, as the stock closed at $126.79 ahead of key CPI data.
Wall Street Braces for Pivotal Tuesday: CPI, Bank Earnings & Fed Testimony Collide
A packed Tuesday morning features June CPI data, earnings from five major banks, and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's testimony, all within 90 minutes. The VIX remains near its 52-week low, signaling market calm.
SoFi Stock Faces Key $22.41 Level Ahead of CPI, Earnings
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) starts the week at $18.78, with a 19.3% gap to its $22.41 convertible note conversion price, as CPI data and Q2 earnings approach.
KLA Stock Lags Peers as TSMC Earnings, CPI Data Loom
KLA shares lagged behind rivals Applied Materials and Lam Research, with attention turning to TSMC's quarterly results and key U.S. inflation data.
Altria's Dividend Yield Narrows as CPI Test Looms
Altria's dividend yield premium over Treasuries shrinks as inflation data looms, testing the stock's income appeal.