Market Crossroads: Inflation’s Tug-of-War & Geopolitical Spotlight!
Markets were buzzing with crucial US economic data and a high-stakes geopolitical summit. Here’s your JDR Securities breakdown! Inflation’s Mixed Signals & Fed Bets Aug 12: July US CPI hit. Headline inflation was stable, but core CPI (excluding food/energy) unexpectedly accelerated to 3.1% – a 5-month high! This sticky core inflation is linked to tariffs. […]