Producer Inflation Outruns Expectations In January, Chills Investor Bets On Fed Rate Cuts
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
U.S. producer inflation in January exceeded expectations, rising by 0.3% month-over-month and by 0.9% year-over-year, leading to a reevaluation of Federal Reserve rate cut expectations for 2024. The core PPI also saw significant increases, surpassing forecasts. This news impacted Treasury yields, the U.S. dollar, and futures on major U.S. averages, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) experiencing a shift to the downside in premarket trading after reaching record highs.
February 16, 2024 | 1:36 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) experienced a shift to the downside in premarket trading following a report of higher-than-expected U.S. producer inflation in January.
The unexpected rise in producer inflation suggests a less accommodative monetary policy than previously anticipated, leading to a negative short-term impact on equity markets, including SPY. This is due to the potential for higher interest rates which can dampen investment in stocks.
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