Week Ahead: CPI Report Threatens to Destabilize Rates

From Investing.com: 2025-02-09 23:29:00

This week will be busy with economic data, including the CPI report expected to rise by 0.3% m/m and core CPI to increase by 3.1%. The PPI and retail sales data will also be released, along with key Treasury bond auctions. Last week’s jobs report showed a stronger-than-expected increase in average hourly earnings and a decline in the unemployment rate. Inflation expectations are on the rise, with concerns about higher inflation impacting interest rates. Equity financing costs remain high, and the stock market is showing signs of weakness. The Fed funds futures suggest the market is pricing out rate cuts.



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