Core PCE inflation rises in line with consensus in May; personal income, spending exceed expectations
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May core PCE price index (excludes food and energy): +0.3% M/M vs. +0.3% consensus and +0.3% prior (revised from +0.2%), according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday. +3.4% Y/Y vs. +3.4% consensus and +3.3% prior.
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May Core PCE matched consensus at monthly +0.3% and annual +3.4%, while personal income and spending exceeded expectations. The core inflation measure is stable, but the recovery in consumption reduces downward pressure on inflation and increases the likelihood of delaying the Fed's rate cuts. That could put upward pressure on government bond yields and support a stronger dollar, weighing on valuations of rate-sensitive growth stocks. By contrast, banks—where net interest margins are expected to improve—and consumer- and energy-related sectors are likely to see relative benefits.
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- Financials (Banks) — Stronger personal income and spending and the possibility of delayed Fed easing could lead to improved net interest margins and increased loan demand.
- Consumer Discretionary/Consumer Spending — Consumer spending exceeded expectations, supporting retail sales and services demand and likely translating into revenue and earnings improvement.
- Oil/Energy — Stronger consumption and economic activity could boost energy demand, putting upward pressure on oil and energy prices.
- US Dollar — Reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts would support dollar strength, affecting foreign-currency assets and terms of trade.
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- Treasuries/Bonds — Core PCE matching expectations combined with strong consumption increases the chance of delayed Fed easing, which can trigger higher bond yields (lower bond prices).
- Growth Stocks/Technology — Rate-sensitive growth stocks face valuation pressure from a rising discount rate, increasing downside risk for their share prices.
- Real Estate/REITs — Delayed rate cuts imply higher mortgage and funding costs, weighing on housing demand and raising discount rates for REITs.
- Gold/Precious Metals — A stronger dollar and rising real rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold, putting downward pressure on gold prices.
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