U.S. inflation data just came in way below expectations, signaling a potential shift in economic pressures.
March PPI Data Highlights
Producer Price Index (PPI):
🔹 FELL to 2.7% YoY, vs. 3.3% expected
🔹 This is a major surprise to the downside
🔹 First monthly decline (-0.4%) since March 2024
Core PPI (excludes food & energy):
🔹 Dropped to 3.3% YoY, below the 3.6% forecast
🔹 Indicates broad-based disinflation across sectors
CPI and PPI Both Dropping Fast
🔹 CPI inflation also came in below expectations this week
🔹 Both headline and core readings are cooling sharply
🔹 The Fed is under increasing pressure to pivot or pause
Market Implications
🔹 Rate cut odds are rising for upcoming FOMC meetings
🔹 Expect stronger risk asset moves — especially tech, crypto, and growth stocks
🔹 This could be the early signal that the inflation fight is nearing its end
Stay sharp — the market is watching closely, and opportunities are emerging.