Inflation Surges, Consumer Demand Ignites Reflation Trade: Top 5 ETFs Dominating Thursday's Market
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The US producer price index rose by 0.7% month-on-month in August, surpassing estimates of 0.4% and marking the highest monthly price increase since June 2022. Annual inflation among producers reached 1.6%, exceeding projections of 1.2%. This unexpected rise, along with a higher-than-expected consumer price index, has raised concerns about the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Despite this, consumer demand remains strong, with August witnessing 0.6% month-on-month growth in retail sales. Top-performing ETFs on Thursday were SPDR Metals and Mining ETF (XME), SPDR Regional Banking ETF (KRE), Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ), The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), and iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (EFV).

September 14, 2023 | 2:49 pm
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iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (EFV) was up 1.1% following the inflation news.
The rise in inflation and strong consumer demand are likely to have a positive impact on the value sector, leading to a rise in the ETF's price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPDR Regional Banking ETF (KRE) was up 1.5% following the inflation news.
The rise in inflation and potential for higher interest rates are likely to have a positive impact on the banking sector, leading to a rise in the ETF's price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) was up 1.3% following the inflation news.
The rise in inflation and strong consumer demand are likely to have a positive impact on the real estate sector, leading to a rise in the ETF's price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) was up 1.2% following the inflation news.
The rise in inflation and strong consumer demand are likely to have a positive impact on the energy sector, leading to a rise in the ETF's price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPDR Metals and Mining ETF (XME) was up 2.3% following the inflation news.
The rise in inflation and strong consumer demand are likely to have a positive impact on the metals and mining sector, leading to a rise in the ETF's price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80