June Inflation Data Reaction; CPI and Jobless Claims
Jul 11, 2024
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Economists Claudia Sahm and Randy Kroszner discuss June CPI readings and market impacts. Kate Moore explores market pricing of CPI data while Ira Jersey analyzes the Fed's rate path. The podcast delves into inflation data, monetary policy analysis, Fed actions, market outlook, treasury market reactions, and interest rate levels.
Lower-than-expected CPI data may lead to Fed rate cut in September.
Tech advancements creating market divergence between innovative and lagging firms.
Deep dives
Inflation Report and Market Reaction
The podcast episode delves into the recent inflation report and its impact on the market. The inflation data revealed a disinflationary trend with CPI figures coming in lower than expected. This led to a positive market reaction, with yields on the two-year note and five-year note decreasing more than on the long end of the yield curve, indicating a potential Fed rate cut in September. The market responded favorably to the softer-than-expected inflation data, suggesting a possibility of multiple rate cuts in upcoming months.
Earnings Expectations and Market Outlook
The discussion shifts to earnings expectations and their influence on the equity market. Projections indicate a seven and a half to 8% EPS growth for the second quarter, showing an acceleration from the previous quarter. The absence of negative pre-announcements and a positive earnings revision ratio for tech stocks signal potential strength in earnings. The focus on strong earnings and fundamental performance, alongside anticipated easing policy by the Fed, provides support for equity markets.
Technological Changes and Equity Market Dynamics
The conversation explores the significant technological changes impacting the equity market. The increasing adoption of AI technologies is creating a divergence in market performance between companies leveraging these advancements and those lagging behind. Observations suggest a unique market landscape driven by technological advancements, setting the stage for a transformative shift that separates firms embracing innovation from those struggling to adapt.
Watch Tom and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Surveillance hosted by Tom Keene and Paul SweeneyJuly 11th, 2024 Featuring:
Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, reacts to the June CPI reading
Randy Kroszner, Economics Professor at the University of Chicago, gives his take on the latest inflation reading
Kate Moore, Head of Thematic Strategy at BlackRock Global Allocation, on how markets are pricing in June CPI
Ira Jersey, Chief US Interest Rates Strategist with Bloomberg Intelligence, on the Fed's rate path