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Why the coming inflation report may be more important than markets think


Published on 2024-12-09 13:41:17 - Business Insider
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  • While economic growth fears have ebbed, inflation is inching higher, and November CPI will set the tone for the stock market in the near term, BofA said.

The article from Business Insider discusses the U.S. stock market's reaction to the latest inflation data and provides insights from Bank of America on future market trends. Despite a higher-than-expected November CPI, which showed inflation cooling but still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, the stock market experienced a rally. Bank of America analysts suggest that the market's positive response could be due to expectations of a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve in 2024, potentially leading to rate cuts. They highlight that while inflation remains a concern, the market is pricing in a soft economic landing with controlled inflation, supported by recent economic indicators. The bank also notes that sectors like technology and consumer discretionary have led the market gains, driven by optimism about future earnings and economic stability. However, they caution that persistent high inflation could still pose risks to this optimistic outlook.

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