📈Are We Nearing Peak Disinflation?

Good morning. Economic data is often mixed – with bad news appearing amid general prosperity, an...

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.

Good morning. Economic data is often mixed – with bad news appearing amid general prosperity, and good news occurring amid calamities. The past year has seen the Federal Reserve aggressively raise interest rates to bring down inflation. In real terms, they're not there yet. But they could be close. Year-over-year numbers should start to show some big declines. That will give the central bank a reason to pause. However, some data remains stubborn. The Fed wants to see higher unemployment, to ensure that inflationary pressures truly remain down. But the latest job data shows a high record of job openings available. Until this trend plays out more clearly, traders should continue to expect market volatility – and for stocks to largely keep trending lower until the Fed changes its tune. 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