US Market Flash

Two market voices confirm July CPI landed squarely in line with expectations.

• Headline CPI: +0.1% MoM and 3.4% YoY
• Core CPI: +0.2% MoM and 2.5%...

Trump vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory after defeating Iran, enforcing a blockade that limits ship passage. Iran rejected the...

Despite in-line CPI and softer PPI, 10-year yields stayed near 4.71% while 30-year yields ticked higher.

Traders cite yield-curve normalization and...

This week centers on retail earnings from major names and the release of FOMC minutes.

• Key reports: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, TJX, Estee Lauder,...

S&P 500 options data shows heavy open interest at 7,500, with dealer hedging turning negative below 7,450 and raising downside risk.

• VIX at 14.2 YTD...

• Reddit S&P 500 inclusion: Triggers ~$2.9B in forced index-fund buying (16.7M shares) on Aug 18, nearly 3x daily volume, fueling pre-inclusion gains...

Associated Equipment Distributors is pressing U.S. and Canadian officials to resolve trade disputes before the August 19 deadline, warning that new...

• Market pricing shift: September hike odds fell to 69% chance of no change after weak July retail sales (-0.6%), negative job growth (-23k), and...

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