The major indexes are tanking after a hotter-than-expected inflation report — and more in Tuesday’s stock market recap.
Month-over-month and year-over-year Consumer Price Index figures came in at 0.1% and 8.3%, respectively, compared to estimates of -0.1% and 8.1%.
As I mentioned in Monday’s stock market recap, I’m most concerned with the YOY CPI excluding food and energy prices. This figure also disappointed, coming in at 6.3% versus consensus estimates of 6.1%.
And remember, I said we wanted to see that number come in below 5.9%, which was the previous reading.
With Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell vowing to remain aggressive with interest rate hikes until inflation is under control, the CME FedWatch Tool now rates the probability of a 0.75% hike at 80%, with a 20% chance of a full 1% hike.
In this morning’s stock market recap video, I’ll discuss what to expect from the bond market… if tech or blue chips will move the most… an update on chip stocks… why I’m worried about consumer discretionary stocks… key levels on the major indices… how to interpret the CPI report… the sector that continues to lag behind the overall market… plus which stock continues to lead, and which continues to lag.
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Stock Market Recap: By the Numbers
This morning’s stock market futures recap:
DOW (mini)
- Close: 32,381.34.
- Futures: 31,915.
- Change: -583.
S&P 500 (mini)
- Close: 4,110.41
- Futures: 4,037.25
- Change: -92.75
NASDAQ (mini)
- Close: 12,739.72
- Futures: 12,457
- Change: -366.5
RUSSELL (mini)
- Close: 1,906.09
- Futures: 1,863.3
- Change: -50.3
Note: Updated as of 9:24 a.m. EDT
On Tuesdays, I’ll detail the strongest and weakest sectors in the entire market. I’ll tell you exactly where I’d put my money and go long, and which ones I’d avoid or even short. Using my proprietary momentum indicator, you’ll get actionable ideas on every market sector, every single Tuesday.
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- What Is the Dow and How Does It Work?
- A Beginner’s Guide to the Nasdaq and How to Trade It
- What Companies Make up the S&P 500 and How Can I Trade It?
- What Is the VIX? Understanding Stock Market Volatility
- A Beginner’s Guide to Stock Sector Analysis and Relative Strength
- How to Pick Winning Stocks With Simple Market Analysis Tools
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