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U.S. equity markets rallied while benchmark interest rates remained near the lows of the year after a critical slate of inflation data showed further encouraging signs of cooling price pressures. The Consumer Price Index posted a downside surprise for a fourth straight month, underscored by a "2-Handle" on Headline CPI, which follows a period of historically high inflation from 2021 to 2023. Sparking a renewed "Goldilocks" narrative, Retail Sales data was notably stronger than expected in July - posting its strongest monthly increase in 18 months - while Jobless Claims also moderated. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

In a highly volatile week across global financial markets, U.S. equity markets ultimately finished the week little-changed, while benchmark interest rates rebounded from the lowest levels of the year. Following a historic surge in volatility, stabilization in Asian and European markets, decent jobless claims data, and clarity on the domestic Presidential matchup helped to ease market jitters. Narrowly avoiding a fourth-straight week of losses, the S&P 500 finished flat - staging a late-week rebound after sharp declines early in the week. The Nasdaq remained in "correction territory." » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

U.S. equity markets climbed to fresh record-highs during the Independence Day week, while interest rates fell sharply after a critical slate of employment data showed evidence of cooling labor markets. Traders monitored the continued fallout from the prior week's lopsided debate, reflecting an increased probability that President Biden will step aside ahead of the November elections. Narrow market breadth - notably, the outperformance of large-cap equities over small-caps - remained a theme this week, as it has since the start of the Fed's rate hiking cycle. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com