September CPI … Another Hot One

Another hot print with Core CPI hitting a new cycle high of 6.6% y/y, numbers summarized here:   CPI m/m: +0.4% CPI y/y:   +8.2%   (vs +8.1% exp) Core m/m: +0.6% (vs +0.4% exp) Core y/y: +6.6% (vs +6.5% exp) (vs +0.2% exp)   On a positive note, even with the...

Peak Inflation ≠ Peak Yields

As interest rates continue their hockey stick move higher, we looked back to history for guidance on when we might see peak rates. We discovered a valuable nugget of information: before Volcker, interest rates actually tended to peak after the CPI peaked (often well...

The Market in Pictures, September 23

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and how they help fill the puzzle of evidence:   John Luke: This year already ranks with some of the worst modern markets for the frequency of big down days...

The Market in Pictures, September 16

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and how they help fill the puzzle of evidence:   John Luke: Inflation was the topic of the week, its death may have been greatly exaggerated   Data as of...

Prepare for More Tightening

Another Hot Inflation Report   CPI came in above expectations yet again. In fact, headline inflation has only come in below expectations once in the past year. The U.S. CPI rose +0.1% m/m in Aug, and 8.3% y/y. The core CPI (ex food & energy) surged +0.6% m/m...