U.S. inflation data just came in way below expectations, signaling a potential shift in economic pressures.
March PPI Data Highlights
Producer Price Index (PPI):
š¹ FELL to 2.7% YoY, vs. 3.3% expected
š¹ This is a major surprise to the downside
š¹ First monthly decline (-0.4%) since March 2024
Core PPI (excludes food & energy):
š¹ Dropped to 3.3% YoY, below the 3.6% forecast
š¹ Indicates broad-based disinflation across sectors
CPI and PPI Both Dropping Fast
š¹ CPI inflation also came in below expectations this week
š¹ Both headline and core readings are cooling sharply
š¹ The Fed is under increasing pressure to pivot or pause
Market Implications
š¹ Rate cut odds are rising for upcoming FOMC meetings
š¹ Expect stronger risk asset moves ā especially tech, crypto, and growth stocks
š¹ This could be the early signal that the inflation fight is nearing its end
Stay sharp ā the market is watching closely, and opportunities are emerging.
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