Live Markets: U.S. inflation is stickier than July's mild CPI reading suggests
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Underlying economic pressures in the U.S. remain stickier than the consumer price index figure released Wednesday implies, according to macroeconomic writer Mike “Mish” Shedlock. The CPI report showed inflation slowed in July amid a short retreat in energy prices. In a blog post Wednesday , Shedlock noted that temporary drops in energy and gasoline prices make the headline figure look small. However, underneath, inflation remained sticky and food prices are undercounted by Bureau of Labor Statistics methods. He also argued that the index ignores key housing costs such as property taxes, insurance and home prices. This could be why the marginal month‑on‑month increase and the year‑on‑year decline in CPI did not translate into a material softening of the Dollar Index, and therefore offered little support for bitcoin (BTC). The cryptocurrency continues to trade choppy under $64,000.
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As US inflation proves more sticky than expected, market expectations for rate cuts are being put on the brakes. This contrasts with the moderated CPI figures in July, adding uncertainty to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path. Investors should be cautious of the downward pressure that inflationary pressures will exert on asset prices overall.
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- Banks — The prolonged high interest rate trend continues to improve Net Interest Margin (NIM), working favorably to defend profitability.
- Commodities — In a sticky inflation environment, physical assets and commodity prices face upward pressure, highlighting related investment attractiveness.
하락 영향
- Equities — Upward pressure on discount rates from sticky inflation causes a decline in overall market valuations and a contraction in investor sentiment.
- Bonds — Concerns over delayed rate cuts and prolonged high interest rates sustain upward pressure on Treasury yields and downward pressure on bond prices.
- Consumer Goods — Persistent inflation pressure reduces consumers' real purchasing power, hitting the margins and sales of related companies.
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Persistent inflation indicators maintain the Fed's hawkish stance, increasing upward pressure on Treasury yields and valuation burdens in the stock market. In particular, direct earnings hits are expected, centered on consumer goods and growth stocks due to reduced real purchasing power.
If concerns over additional rate hikes are highlighted depending on future employment and inflation data, volatility in the stock and bond markets could expand, and the upward pressure on the dollar and commodity price trends must be closely monitored.
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