The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July, due on August 14, is expected to show a rise, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decisions.
Market forecasts suggest inflation will increase by 0.2%, reversing last month’s 0.1% drop.
Markets are awaiting this data closely, as it will provide key insights into inflation trends and their impact on the Federal Reserve’s policy. The Core CPI, excluding food and energy, is predicted to rise 0.2% for July, up from 0.1% in June, with a slight YoY decrease to 3.2% from 3.3%.
The Producer Price Index (PPI), another crucial metric, is also set to be released next week. Estimates indicate it will hold steady at 0.2%, with Core PPI remaining unchanged.
Recent economic developments, including a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve, are causing volatility in the crypto market. Bitcoin has bounced back from a low of $49,100 to around $62,000, with analysts predicting it might hit $64,000 soon.
Boston Fed President Susan Collins has suggested that the Fed should start reducing rates, contingent on the upcoming inflation report.
The U.S. economy may be closer to a downturn than many realize, according to Jay Bryson, chief economist at Wells Fargo.
Morgan Stanley has issued a cautionary outlook on the U.S. dollar, predicting a major decline over the coming year as Federal Reserve rate cuts take hold.
Legendary investor Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning about the trajectory of U.S. government finances, suggesting the country is drifting toward a series of severe economic shocks unless its debt spiral is urgently addressed.
Steve Eisman, the famed investor known for forecasting the 2008 housing collapse, is sounding the alarm—not on overvalued tech stocks or interest rates, but on the escalating risk of global trade disputes.