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The Core PPI increased by 0.2% month-over-month, in line with analyst expectations. However, the year-over-year growth of Core PPI came in at 2.8%, exceeding the analyst estimate of +2.7%. This data is crucial as it may surprise the markets, especially after yesterday’s CPI report showed an increase in the Core Inflation Rate.
One significant impact of the Producer Prices report is seen in the Treasury yields. The yield of 2-year Treasuries pulled back towards the 3.96% level, while the yield of 10-year Treasuries declined towards 4.09%. This reaction from bond traders highlights the importance of keeping an eye on economic indicators.
The U.S. Dollar Index made an attempt to settle below the 102.80 level post the release of the Producer Prices report. With Producer Prices increasing less than expected on a month-over-month basis, this is viewed as bearish for the American currency. As a result, we’re seeing gold prices move towards the $2650 level as traders focus on the U.S. dollar’s pullback.
In the equity markets, the SP500 climbed above the 5790 level, with traders speculating that inflation may be slowing down. The NASDAQ settled above the 20,200 level, while the Dow Jones tested the 42,500 level. These movements underscore the importance of analyzing various economic data points to make informed trading decisions.
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