🚀 Inflation Insights

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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. Inflation eased slightly in April, offering some relief for consumers but remaining above levels that would signal an imminent interest rate cut. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% from March, below the expected 0.4%, but increased 3.4% over the last 12 months, meeting expectations. Excluding food and energy, core inflation rose 0.3% monthly and 3.6% annually, as forecasted. The CPI report led to a positive market reaction, with stock futures rallying and Treasury yields falling, increasing the probability of a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, retail sales were flat in April, indicating that consumers might not be keeping up with price increases. Areas showing notable price gains included shelter, energy, apparel, transportation services, and medical care services. The increase in inflation was detrimental to workers, as real earnings fell 0.2% monthly and rose only 0.5% annually. The reports present a dilemma for the Fed, which has been on hold since July 2023, with policymakers waiting for more evidence of sustainable inflation before considering rate cuts. Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of keeping monetary policy steady for longer than expected, suggesting a potential rate cut in September at the earliest.

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