August CPI Surge Stuns Economists: Rate Hike Ahead Or Just A Blip?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed a higher than expected increase in consumer inflation, driven mainly by rising energy costs. The report has sparked mixed reactions among economists, with some predicting a temporary rise in headline inflation, while others see a potential long-lasting inflationary trend. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) was trading slightly higher at the time of the report.
September 13, 2023 | 3:14 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) was trading slightly higher at the time of the report. The ETF could be impacted by the inflation data and the potential for a Fed rate hike.
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) tracks the S&P 500 index, which is sensitive to changes in the overall economy. The higher than expected inflation data could impact the ETF if it leads to a change in Fed policy, such as a rate hike. However, the ETF was trading slightly higher at the time of the report, suggesting that the market may not be overly concerned about the inflation data at this time.
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