Wholesale Inflation Rises: What It Means for Traders & the Fed



Fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflationary pressures remain stubborn, likely delaying any Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The Producer Price Index (PPI)—a key measure of wholesale inflation—rose 0.4% in January, exceeding the 0.3% Dow Jones…

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Upcoming Jobs Revision Could Delay Fed’s Interest Rate Cuts Even Further

On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is expected to issue a significant downward revision to job numbers for the April 2023-March 2024 period, potentially reducing the total by up to 1 million jobs. This upcoming revision introduces new uncertainty into…

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Retail Sales Show Mixed Results for June

U.S. retail sales were flat in June but increased by 0.4% when excluding autos, surpassing forecasts. Gains were broad-based, though gas station sales declined as expected. May sales were revised up to 0.3% from 0.1%, while April saw a revision from -0.2% to flat. Key highlights include a 0.7% jump in…

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Maximizing Gains with OptionsPlayers.com: A Look at Our 316% Cumulative Gains

Introduction

Dear OptionsPlayers.com Members,

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you: our alert plays have achieved a remarkable cumulative gain of 316% so far for 2024!

This achievement is a testament to the power of strategic trading and the effectiveness…

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Morgan Stanley’s Positive Outlook for 2024: What OptionsPlayers.com Members Need to Know

Heading into the second half of 2024, Morgan Stanley’s outlook for equity and fixed-income markets is largely positive, buoyed by the anticipated global interest rate cuts. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect and how it might impact your investment…

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