Traders keep half an eye on CPI as jobs fear outweighs inflation
Published On Sep 9, 2024, 4:52 AM
Traders are shifting their attention from inflation to employment fears as the Federal Reserve plans to cut interest rates, which may increase the risk of recession. The consumer price index (CPI) release on Wednesday is anticipated to have less of an impact due to falling inflation. However, there are concerns about the declining job market, as the latest jobs report showed the lowest payroll growth since mid-2020. Consequently, stock trading remains volatile, with the equity market reflecting heightened caution over macroeconomic indicators instead of inflation data.