✌️What These Two Factors Say About Yesterday’s Record Inflation

Good morning. The unexpectedly high inflation report increases the chances that the Federal... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. The unexpectedly high inflation report increases the chances that the Federal Reserve will hike another 0.75 percent later this month. Some traders are even betting on a full point increase in interest rates. Whatever the outcome, a few signs are coming in that inflation may soon peak. That’s based on two factors. The first is that commodity prices have taken a big hit in recent weeks. Energy in particular has slid, which is a core cost for economic inputs, as well as one of the biggest drivers of inflation over the past year. Next, there’s rising expectations for interest rate cuts in 2023. In other words, expectations are rising that inflation will drop substantially in the coming months, and that the Fed may overshoot, leading to rate cuts next year. Until then, the latest data is bearish in the short-term. Traders should look for a further downtrend in the coming weeks as the next rate hike could end up higher than expected. Now here's the rest of the news: Sponsored Content [Squeeze this “cash spout” for instant gas, grocery, rent money]( What if instead of loosing money every time you fill up at the pump… there was a way to "throw the pump in reverse" - and fill up with cash every time you pull the handle. According to trading legend Keith Kaplan… this secret "cash spout" exists in a hidden corner of the stock market - which FORCES instant payouts out of every trade. If you'd like to discover how you can start making these trades... 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The central bank sees a need for more rate hikes to slow price growth. • [Social Security May See Double-Digit Cost of Living Adjustment]( Based on the latest inflation data, Social Security beneficiaries could see increases of as much as 10.5 percent in the next year. That’s higher than prior estimates for an 8.6 percent increase. At 10.5 percent, the average benefit would increase by $175.10 per month to $1,668. • [Starbucks Announces Store Closings Over Personal Safety Concerns]( Coffee giant Starbucks (SBUX) is looking to close 16 locations due to safety concerns. The locations are in Seattle, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Portland. The move is also coming as the company looks to change its culture, and as a number of locations have seen workers vote to unionize their workforce. • [TikTok Looks to Add Content Filters]( Social media platform TikTok is rolling out a system to restrain certain types of content from being viewed by teenage users. This content control platform can potentially make the app safer, while also giving users more control over the content that they see. S&P 500 MOVERS TOP TWTR 7.751% TCOM 6.446% NTES 3.746% MOS 3.365% CTRA 3.227% BOTTOM ZM 6.218% FAST 5.981% ODFL 4.825% DAL 4.6% GWW 3.786% Quote of the Day The Fed’s credibility will be tested in coming months with the release of inflation numbers and corporate earnings. 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