The ‘Fed put’ is back: If Tuesday’s inflation report is bad expect chaos in the markets

Why this week's CPI report could be bad news no matter what

AP/Richard DrewThe July inflation report could bring bad news for markets and the economy, no matter what the data shows.Investors are worried about too-hot inflation, which could take a rate cut off the table for September.On the other hand, a sharp drop in inflation could stoke concerns about an imminent slowdown. A key inflation report is looming, but it's possible that the July data paints a dismal picture of the economy whether it shows pri…

Inflation report drops Tuesday as economists warn prices are going up

The July CPI inflation report will be released on Tuesday with economists expecting prices ticked higher as tariffs continued to take effect, complicating the Fed's rate cut outlook.

The ‘Fed put’ is back: If Tuesday’s inflation report is bad expect chaos in the markets

S&P 500 futures were flat this morning as global markets rested at or near their all-time highs. Investors are optimistic the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut rates in September, in part because of President Trump’s appointment of Stephen Miran to the Fed. If the inflation report tomorrow shows a 0.3% gain or less, a rate cut is expected; a higher reading could derail these hopes and cause market turmoil. S&P 500 futures were flat this morning afte…

Global FX Market Summary: Economic Data And Federal Reserve Policy, Interest Rates, Trade Tensions 11 August 2025 - FinanceFeeds

Markets await US CPI data with 90% Fed rate-cut odds; inflation, interest rates, gold, geopolitics, and trade tensions shape sentiment. Economic and Monetary Policy The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a decline of around 200 points, as markets wait for new economic data. The latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures are highly anticipated, with forecasts suggesting a rise in both headline and core inflation. Specifically, head…