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11 Aug 2026, 18:34 UTC · 1h ago
An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect
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11 Aug 2026, 18:34 UTC · 1h ago
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Bank of America states that if monthly inflation averages 0.25% over the next two months, a September rate hike is 'all but guaranteed'. — A guaranteed rate hike would increase borrowing costs and typically trigger a sell-off in risk assets.
-0.80Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack suggests that multiple rate increases, rather than a single move, will likely be needed to reach inflation targets. — The prospect of a tightening cycle rather than a one-off hike increases the long-term cost of capital and pressure on valuations.
-0.50The Dow Jones consensus expects July headline CPI to increase by 0.1% and core CPI by 0.2%. — Muted inflation readings provide the Fed 'breathing room' to keep rates on hold, which is generally positive for markets.
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July nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, though the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%. — Mixed labor data suggests potential economic softening, though its impact is muted compared to the Fed's current focus on inflation.
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