What Does the Hot CPI Report Mean for Markets
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What’s in Today’s Report:
- What Does the Hot CPI Report Mean for Markets?
- EIA Analysis and Oil Market Update
Futures are modestly lower and extending yesterdays’ declines ahead of more inflation readings and following disappointing Chinese economic data.
China’s CPI rose less than expected (0.1% vs. (E) 0.5%) and in China that’s a negative as deflation remains a major risk in that slow-growth economy.
Geopolitically, U.S. officials have warned about an imminent Iranian retaliation against Israel either directly or via proxy groups.
Today will be another busy day of events and following the hot CPI, today’s PPI (E: 0.3% m/m, 2.3% y/y) will be in focus. If it rises more than expected, look for higher yields and lower stock prices. Conversely, if PPI is lower than expected it should deliver a bit of relief and potentially cause a bounce in stocks (and decline in yields). Other notable events today include the ECB Rate Decision (E: No Change) and Jobless Claims (E: 215k).
Finally, there three Fed speakers today: Williams (8:45 a.m.), Barkin (10:00 a.m.), Bostic (1:30 p.m.). If they push back on rate cut hopes following yesterday’s CPI expect more pressure on stocks and if they are partially dismissive of it, expect a rebound.
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