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Tag: Producer Price Index
Last week’s economic data and news were positively received. A cooler Producer Price Index (PPI), a dovish pivot by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), and strong retail sales propelled stocks and bonds higher. The S&P 500 gained 2.53%, while bonds saw a 2.16% increase. November’s Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) was slightly higher at 0.3%, compared to 0.2% in October, excluding volatile food and energy prices. Shelter costs were the primary contributors to Core ...
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Weekly Market Update – 11.20.2023
Last week, the S&P 500 registered a 2.31% gain, marking a three-week upward trend in stocks. Interest rates fell in response to moderate inflation data and decreased consumer spending, signaling a promising yet cautious economic scenario.
In its recent earnings report, Walmart beat expectations and shared insightful observations on inflation and consumer behavior during its earnings call. The company noted deflation in most grocery categories, excluding beef, dry, and canned goods, and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 11.13.2023
Last week, upbeat corporate earnings and a decrease in jobless claims helped the S&P 500 gain 1.35%, contributing to a two-week cumulative gain of 7.23%. Impressively, this two-week gain represents 43% of the S&P 500’s total annual gain of 16.60%, underscoring the challenge of market timing. Instead, successful long-term investing requires a planned and disciplined approach.
This week, attention returns to inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October reports tomorrow, ...
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