Okay!! I’m watching September CPI closely and it’s mostly because of oil.
Crude has been jumpy with the Middle East situation and US energy costs are creeping up again. My read is that oil can still go higher but it really depends on whether there are actual supply problems or whether demand is strong enough to hold prices up. Those are different stories.
The part I care about is the Fed. If energy pushes CPI above what people expect the market may start asking whether another hike is back on the table this year. That would likely push Treasury yields up and hit existing bond prices. A soft print or calmer headlines could easily reverse that.
So here’s what I’m watching:
Where Brent goes, and whether the supply news is real Actual September CPI vs. consensus How yields and Fed pricing move in the hours after the release
I’m not chasing oil here and I’m not going big on bonds before the data. I’d rather wait for the print see how the market reacts and look for confirmation. Protecting capital matters more to me than calling every move.
The question I’m really asking is whether this CPI surprises enough to change the Fed outlook not just whether it comes in hot.
What’s your take? Do you think oil pushes inflation higher and do yields follow?
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AI stocks are getting a lot of attention, and I’m bullish on the longterm AI trend, but I’m also cautious about chasing every rally.
The demand for AI computing is clearly growing. Companies are investing heavily in chips, data centers, cloud infrastructure and the power needed to run increasingly demanding AI systems. Strong revenue growth from major AI companies suggests this is more than just hype.
However, rising expectations also create risks. When stock prices move quickly even strong companies can face sharp corrections if future growth doesn’t match what investors already expect. That’s why I’m watching earnings, AI infrastructure spending, chip demand, and actual business adoption rather than focusing only on price movements.
For me, the bigger question isn’t whether AI has a future. It’s which companies can turn this massive investment into sustainable revenue and profits.
I’m bullish on AI’s direction, but selective about valuations.
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The Fed’s August CPI report showed core prices +0.3% m/m, hotter than expected. Markets have quickly priced in ~90% odds of a 25bp hike on Sept 16 a shift from the “no hike” talk earlier this year. This week’s Fed decision could be a turning point: if the FOMC does raise rates, it will mark the first hike in over a year.
What happens if rates go up? Generally, higher Fed rates push Treasury yields up and the dollar stronger, which tends to pressure speculative assets. We could see Bitcoin pull back amid a risk off move analysts note that Bitcoin’s recent 20% surge may not be sustained without stable yields and oil prices. Likewise, tech stocks (which have powered much of the rally) could lose steam as higher discount rates make future earnings less valuable. Even gold would likely feel short-term pressure: a Fed hike strengthens the dollar and raises opportunity costs of holding gold although gold can still rally on inflation or geopolitical fears.
My trading stance: I’m positioning cautiously. For example, I’m holding a modest BTC position while watching the Fed closely. If the hike is confirmed, I may trim some crypto exposure and tech longs, and consider adding to defensive plays (maybe more fiat or gold). I’ve just shared my portfolios with Binance’s trade-sharing widget check it out below to see my exact allocations.
Stay tuned: after the Fed decision and Chair Warsh’s press conference, markets will look for clues on future hikes. I’ll be watching the yield curve and Fed dots closely. What’s your plan? Use the #FedRateWatch hashtag and Binance’s trade-sharing widget to share your outlook we might all get a surprise boost in views if our posts stand out!
CPI release time has passed. Checking the actual print first so the new post is based on the latest number, not the pre release setup.
The headline was in line. The core month over month print was not.
August CPI came in at 0.4% for the month and 3.4% from a year ago. Core CPI was a little hotter than expected, coming in at 0.3% m/m instead of 0.2%. The yearly core number did come down to 2.4% from 2.5%, so there is some cooling there.
Gasoline was a big part of the move, rising 3.9%. Energy prices are also still up 16.3% over the past year. So I would not call this a clearly soft CPI report. The headline looks fine, but the core number is still something the Fed has to pay attention to.
This is why I am not chasing the first Bitcoin candle. An in line headline can give a relief spike. A 0.3% core m/m keeps September hike odds alive into next week’s FOMC. Strong NFP + hot PPI + core that did not slow on a monthly basis is not the setup for “risk on forever.” If $BTC breaks a level and holds it after the noise, that is the trade. The first five minutes are usually someone else’s exit.
I am still holding gold as a hedge. A hike path and a firmer dollar can pressure gold near term, but this print did not kill the inflation + energy story. I am not adding to broad equities or high beta names on the first reaction. Confirmation first.
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