Inflation & Monetary Policy - The market is trying to figure out if PPI and CPI data will be market movers after a soft jobs report and revisions signaling job market weakness [1] - The Fed faces a challenging scenario if CPI data comes in higher than expected, especially with potential goods inflation pressure from tariffs [2] - Last month's CPI data benefited from significant disinflation in one sector; stripping that out reveals a more unsettling number [2][3] - A 29% headline CPI seemed fine for PCE according to JPA Pal, and the focus should be on the month-on-month CPI number to see the impact of tariffs [4][5] - The consensus for the month-on-month CPI number is 03%, and a higher number would be a concern [5][6] AI & Tech Market - Oracle shares are up about 29% with strong numbers and forward guidance, confirming the AI trade is still alive [6] - Sentiment on AI swings regularly, but the firm remains a believer with overweights in US equities and the NASDAQ, driven by AI [7][8] - Forward P/Es for the NASDAQ are a bit above average, but earnings expectations are not rising much more quickly than normal [9][10] - The current earnings trend for tech stocks is considered sustainable, and the multiple is not seen as too high [10]

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Inflation Outlook - Stiffel expects a relatively benign Producer Price Index (PPI) report, with a slight increase of a couple of tenths of a percentage point, but notes that price pressures remain elevated above the 2% target [3] - A significant rise in both PPI and Consumer Price Index (CPI) could potentially cause the Federal Reserve (Fed) to pause before making a move in September [12] - The market is anticipating a 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed [13] Monetary Policy - The Fed is shifting its focus back to full employment due to cooling labor market data [4] - Elevated inflation levels will likely put a floor on any further potential rate adjustments beyond a near-term reduction [4] - The market is looking for the Fed to move towards or further into neutral [7] - An outsized 50 basis point move by the Fed is unlikely, but a dissent in favor of a larger cut may be seen [19] - More than two rate cuts this year may be overly aggressive, with potential cuts in September and possibly December [20] - Upside risk remains, as accelerating inflationary pressures could eliminate the Fed's ability to push through even a second rate cut [21] Economic Conditions - The economy is losing momentum and slowing down in some aspects, but not necessarily heading for an outright downturn [8] - The biggest risk is a stagflationary scenario, with the Fed tolerating above-target inflation, potentially leading to a stagnant economy with elevated price pressures [10] - The labor market data is not all pointing in the same direction, with a low unemployment rate near 4% but varying data points [15][16] - Consumption has been holding up relatively steady, with retail sales numbers around 4% [17]

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Economic Indicators - The jobs data is anticipated to influence Federal Reserve's decision on rate cuts, with a 97% chance of a cut in September according to the FedWatch tool [3][4] - Inflation remains persistent, with PCE showing an annual growth of 2.9%, and CPI expected to reflect similar trends [5][6] Precious Metals Market - Gold prices are reaching record highs, while silver is also experiencing significant gains, indicating a strong interest in precious metals as an inflation hedge [6][7] Retail Sector Performance - Macy's reported a 21% increase in stock price post-earnings, reflecting signs of recovery despite facing tariff headwinds [11] - Dollar Tree's stock fell by 9% after earnings due to significant tariff impacts affecting low-end consumer spending [13][14] - American Eagle's stock surged by 26% following a successful marketing campaign, showcasing the potential for political spotlight to drive sales [15][16] Technology Sector Insights - Google’s stock rose by 9% after avoiding a forced sale of its Chrome browser amid antitrust scrutiny, indicating a favorable regulatory environment for big tech [20][22] - Salesforce's stock declined by 7% despite beating earnings expectations, raising questions about the effectiveness of AI integration into its business model [24][26] - Alibaba reported a 26% growth in its cloud business driven by AI, contrasting with Salesforce's struggles, highlighting the varying impacts of AI across companies [26] Upcoming Earnings and Market Trends - Adobe's upcoming earnings report is expected to reveal how effectively its AI investments are translating into revenue, similar to the scrutiny faced by Salesforce [27][28] - Broadcom's results will provide insights into the tech infrastructure supporting AI development, relevant for companies like Salesforce and Adobe [28][29]

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